Besserat de Bellefon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
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Sculpted from the stones of its own soil, Grand Blanc BB sets the tone of impeccable beauty and precision. This masterpiece unveils like a ballet. Violins dance, and lace finely crafted in limestone creates dazzling light. It is like delicate showy lily bells, with subtle emotion. The lemon and citrus announce with full clarity the purest state of elegance.
*The label for Besserat de Bellefon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is in the process of changing. You may receive either of these two labels featured above. Specific labels cannot be requested.
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This rich Champagne has its steely edge that marks out fine Chardonnay. The wine is textured, with a lovely taut character that could soften. Drink the bottling of this fine Champagne from 2023.
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James Suckling
Very toasty nose with notes of brioche and dried pear, this is quite a rich style of Blanc de Blancs with impressive depth and a chalky acidity, the finish surprisingly dry. Some nice mature character at the finish, the moderate mousse fitting that well.
Besserat de Bellefon was founded in Ay in 1843 by Edmond Besserat, who originally hailed from Hautvillers. Over the years he became recognized for his skill in crafting exceptional cuvées that he supplied to the greatest hotels, restaurants and wine merchants of the day. Following in Edmond's footsteps, future generations continued the business. His grandsons, Victor and Edmond, became as passionate as their forebear about work well done and a commitment to excellence and quality. With complementary talents (one was an outstanding technician, the other a highly accomplished taster) they worked together in complete harmony. They were committed to developing Besserat de Bellefon’s renown and prestige. In 1920 Edmond married Yvonne de Méric de Bellefon, daughter of a noble Champagne family, giving the House a family crest, and the Besserat de Bellefon legend was born.