Besserat Bellefon Cuvee Des Moines Bleu, NV Brut Champagne
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Besserat Bellefon Cuvee Des Moines Bleu, NV Brut Champagne
Brut Cuvee Champagne with a creamy mousse
Quick Taste
- 93 Points
- Blend of Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
- "creaminess than expected but downright playful flavor"
- "pleasing harmony, with citrusy acidity enlivening the white cherry, lime blossom, green almond and minerally saline notes."
About Besserat Bellefon Cuvee Des Moines Bleu, NV Brut Champagne
This cuvee 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 our Bleu Brut is the absence of malolactic fermentation.
The Somm Journal scored this 93 points saying "Refinement and charm converge in this blend of 45% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Noir, whose classic, well-defined nose of green apple, lemon, and yeastiness meets a palate with not only a touch more creaminess than expected but downright playful flavors of lemon meringue, orange blossom, and almonds spiced with tangerine zest, saffron, and sea salt. The slightly tongue-incheek tech sheet suggests you pair it with “three shrimp, six oysters, and a cornet of French fries,” but we disagree—given the finish, you should have time for at least four shrimp."
Wine Spectator scored this 91 points saying "Lightly creamy and bright, this Champagne impresses for its pleasing harmony, with citrusy acidity enlivening the white cherry, lime blossom, green almond and minerally saline notes. Disgorged July 2018. Drink now through 2021."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored this 91 points saying "Disgorged in May 2017, the intensely yellow colored NV Cuvée des Moines Brut (green label) offers a rich and aromatic but fine and elegant nose with subtle mineral or chalky notes as well as citrus and tropical fruit (pineapples). Round, intense and slightly nutty, this is a full-bodied, charming, intense and elegant cuvée assembling Pinot Meunier with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This wine combines richness and hedonism with purity and precision. It has a long, sharp, well-defined finish. Excellent in quality and style."
The Somm Journal scored this 93 points saying "Refinement and charm converge in this blend of 45% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Noir, whose classic, well-defined nose of green apple, lemon, and yeastiness meets a palate with not only a touch more creaminess than expected but downright playful flavors of lemon meringue, orange blossom, and almonds spiced with tangerine zest, saffron, and sea salt. The slightly tongue-incheek tech sheet suggests you pair it with “three shrimp, six oysters, and a cornet of French fries,” but we disagree—given the finish, you should have time for at least four shrimp."
Wine Spectator scored this 91 points saying "Lightly creamy and bright, this Champagne impresses for its pleasing harmony, with citrusy acidity enlivening the white cherry, lime blossom, green almond and minerally saline notes. Disgorged July 2018. Drink now through 2021."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored this 91 points saying "Disgorged in May 2017, the intensely yellow colored NV Cuvée des Moines Brut (green label) offers a rich and aromatic but fine and elegant nose with subtle mineral or chalky notes as well as citrus and tropical fruit (pineapples). Round, intense and slightly nutty, this is a full-bodied, charming, intense and elegant cuvée assembling Pinot Meunier with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This wine combines richness and hedonism with purity and precision. It has a long, sharp, well-defined finish. Excellent in quality and style."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 13.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Sparkling
- Country France
- Region Champagne
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