{"product_id":"besserat-de-bellefon-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-champagne","title":"Besserat de Bellefon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut NV Champagne, France","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBesserat de Bellefon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut NV – Champagne, France\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBesserat de Bellefon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined 100% Chardonnay Champagne sourced exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003esix Grand Cru villages\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Côte des Blancs. Mineral, citrus-driven and beautifully precise, it combines the purity of Grand Cru Chardonnay with the unusually fine, creamy mousse that defines the Besserat de Bellefon house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house calls this its \u003cstrong\u003e“Haute Couture” signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the description is fitting. This is a Champagne built around finesse rather than weight—bright, chalky and vibrant, with an elegant texture that makes it equally compelling as an aperitif or alongside seafood and refined cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current Blanc de Blancs has also earned \u003cstrong\u003e1 Star (“a very successful wine”) in the 2026 Guide Hachette des Vins\u003c\/strong\u003e, which praised its fine effervescence, freshness and combination of white fruit and pastry character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100% Chardonnay from Six Grand Cru Villages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this Blanc de Blancs particularly compelling is the quality of its vineyard sources. The Chardonnay comes exclusively from six celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru villages\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvize • Chouilly • Cramant • Le Mesnil-sur-Oger • Oger • Oiry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Côte des Blancs terroirs are renowned for their chalk-rich soils and ability to produce Chardonnay with remarkable freshness, minerality, tension and longevity. The six-village blend allows Besserat de Bellefon to combine several expressions of Grand Cru Chardonnay into a Champagne of greater complexity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent references confirm the six-Grand-Cru composition and the wine's 100% Chardonnay identity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant pale yellow in the glass, the wine displays an exceptionally fine stream of bubbles and a delicate, persistent mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is \u003cstrong\u003eintense, mineral and saline\u003c\/strong\u003e, opening with fresh lemon, citrus zest and chalk before revealing elegant floral notes of \u003cstrong\u003ehoneysuckle and acacia\u003c\/strong\u003e. With time in the glass, subtle white fruit and pastry nuances emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the Blanc de Blancs is taut and beautifully defined. Lemon and citrus provide the energetic core, complemented by chalky minerality and a subtle saline quality. The texture is where the Besserat de Bellefon style becomes particularly apparent: the mousse is creamy and silky rather than aggressive, giving the wine breadth without sacrificing precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is long, clean and vibrant, with citrus, chalk and mineral notes lingering beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide Hachette's 2026 review similarly found \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach and pear followed by pastry notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing the palate as both silky and fresh. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Besserat de Bellefon Signature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003eAÿ in 1843 by Edmond Besserat\u003c\/strong\u003e and now based in Épernay, Besserat de Bellefon has developed a distinctive place in Champagne through its close relationship with gastronomy and fine dining. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining moment in the house's modern history came in \u003cstrong\u003e1930\u003c\/strong\u003e, when Victor Besserat was challenged to create a Champagne sufficiently delicate and creamy to accompany an entire meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis solution became a signature of the house: using less \u003cem\u003eliqueur de tirage\u003c\/em\u003e during the secondary fermentation, resulting in a lighter, more delicate effervescence and particularly creamy mousse. The house continues this distinctive method today. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blanc de Blancs itself was introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1999\u003c\/strong\u003e as an expression of Chardonnay focused on purity and finesse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important distinction is the decision to \u003cstrong\u003eavoid malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. By retaining the wine's natural acidity rather than softening it through malolactic conversion, Besserat de Bellefon preserves the citrus freshness, tension and mineral character of the Chardonnay. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine spends approximately \u003cstrong\u003ethree years aging on its lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing additional texture and complexity while retaining its freshness. The house's technical information specifies a further minimum of six months following disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Disgorgement Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 6 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of extended lees aging, restrained dosage and Grand Cru Chardonnay creates a Champagne that balances creamy texture with impressive mineral precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is very much a \u003cstrong\u003egastronomic Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its citrus acidity and chalky minerality make it particularly well suited to seafood and delicate dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent pairings include \u003cstrong\u003eoysters, lobster, langoustines, scallops, caviar, grilled or poached white fish, sushi and sashimi, roast chicken and creamy seafood dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would also be excellent with fresh goat cheese or a young Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe chilled at \u003cstrong\u003e46–50°F (8–10°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Besserat de Bellefon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne AOC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger and Oiry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Disgorgement Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 6 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C \/ 46–50°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Chardonnay and Champagne lovers, the appeal is straightforward: \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay sourced exclusively from six Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what distinguishes Besserat de Bellefon is its texture. The house's special approach to secondary fermentation creates an exceptionally fine and creamy mousse, while blocking malolactic fermentation preserves freshness and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Champagne that brings together two seemingly opposite qualities—\u003cstrong\u003ecreamy and delicate in texture, yet taut, chalky and mineral in character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor customers looking beyond the most familiar Champagne labels, this is an excellent opportunity to experience a distinctive Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from a historic house with more than 180 years of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43158441951326,"sku":"BesseratdeBellefonBlancdeBlancsGrandCru","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-besserat-de-bellefon-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-champagne.png?v=1786681684","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/besserat-de-bellefon-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-champagne","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}