Freddy R. Troya

9.6

Besserat de Bellefon – Cuvée des Moines Rosé Brut – N/V
Épernay - Champagne – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A refined, gastronomic rosé Champagne from one of Épernay’s quiet icons. This non-vintage cuvée is crafted in Besserat de Bellefon’s signature lower-pressure style, resulting in a more vinous, creamy texture rather than aggressive effervescence. A blend of 35% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 35% Pinot Meunier, delivering balance between freshness, structure, and roundness. The rosé is produced via red wine addition (assemblage) rather than saignée, the classic and more controlled Champagne rosé method.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate red berries, wild strawberry and red currant, interwoven with citrus peel, subtle florals, and a gentle pastry nuance. The fruit expression is restrained and elegant, never overpowering, with a refined, savory edge.

Mouthfeel
Silky and refined with a fine, soft mousse. Creamy mid-palate, dry and precise, finishing clean with quiet persistence. The reduced CO₂ makes this Champagne notably food-friendly and composed.

Food Pairings
Exceptional with crudo tuna tartare (especially with Japanese seasoning), heirloom beet and burrata salad, shellfish, sashimi, or lightly seasoned Mediterranean dishes.

Verdict
An elegant, understated rosé Champagne built for the table rather than the spotlight. Subtle, balanced, and gastronomic, this is a Champagne that rewards attention and pairing rather than spectacle.

Did You Know?
Besserat de Bellefon has historically designed its Champagnes specifically for gastronomic service, even adjusting pressure levels to enhance harmony with food. That philosophy is clearly expressed in the Cuvée des Moines range.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is not a party popper, it’s a serious, food-driven rosé Champagne. I loved how seamlessly it paired with both tuna crudo and a beet & burrata salad, adapting effortlessly across cuisines while maintaining elegance and balance. — 8 days ago

Lauren Young

8.9

Lots of red fruit and wet, nice but I prefer dry — 7 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.1

Bright beige gold. Persistent small bubbles and lingering white mousse. Shy nose but rich yet focused palate of lemon, cling peach, and yellow apple layered like a Matryoshka doll. Just a hint of toast in the juicy, mouth-watering acidity which more than compensates for the Sec-level dosage. Medium short, fruity finish. This is a top tier selection for almost anything from a group toast to an intimate seafood dinner. Drink it when you buy it typically, but you could probably hold onto it for a bit longer if it's a recent disgorgement. — 8 months ago

Eric

9.1

Delicious on a warm, Saturday evening by the sea. — 5 years ago

Tara Guthrie

9.7

Everything I love about Champagne. — 7 years ago

Nesim Bekalti

9.3

toasted hazelnut, sweet cream, toasted bread, lime candy (p), chix br sand, lemon sorbet, — 8 years ago

Scott Guerra

9.1

Cut through a Blue Claw cheese dip wonderfully. Dry, small bubbled, lemon at first. A bit more creamy after an hour. — 4 years ago

Melissa E

8.9

Picked by my favorite cheese shop Scardello’s to accompany a cheese board. Agreed it was awesome with their cheeses, but not for times I want a champagne that gets my full attention. — 4 years ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.1

Nariz: limon, toronja, manzana verde, tiza, piedra

Boca: Acidez M+, Alcohol M. Citrico y mineral en boca.

— 5 years ago

Chris England

9.0

A subtle £37 BdB that serves well as an aperitif or an after drinking climax 😉

🍷 Light straw

👃 Soft citrus sugared biscuit, honey, caramel apple smoke & minerals

👄 Med bodied fine refreshing mousse of lemon & green apple in honey creamy zesty goo

🎯 Med+ citrus & toffee apple honey dry biscuit mineral goodness — 8 years ago