Wines of the World® Besserat de Bellefon 1843 Champagne – 8142787903785

Besserat de Bellefon 1843 Champagne cuvee is produced from a blend of 45% Pinot Meunier, 45% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier grape varietals. Cellarmaster, Cédric Thiébault, sources the grapes from the best villages of Champagne: Five Grand Crus – Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Ambonnay and Mailly-Champagne; Two Premier Crus – Cumières and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. BB 1843 is an experimental cuvee where the use of oak in both fermentation and ageing adds subtly discreet oaky notes that preserve the purity of the wine. It is the fruit of a unique and very specific method of champagne making that has been perpetuated by Besserat de Bellefon since 1930. This consists of adding less “liqueur de tirage” (a mix of sugar, yeast and must) at the moment of bottling which creates a lighter, more diaphanous formation of effervescence. The mousse is smooth, creamy, and persistent. A distinctive feature of BB 1843 is the absence of malolactic fermentation. . Aged for 5 years on lees, a minimum of 2 years after disgorgement. Residual sugar: 6g/l. Bottled at 12.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Aromas of milk bread, baking, panettone and citrus zest intermingle on the nose.

Palate: The sensation of creaminess in the mouth is extraordinary. It possesses a purity and tension that resonate on the palate and set the taste buds soaring.

Finish: A remarkably persistent finish on notes of soft spices and an agreeable touch of bitterness.

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