Besserat de Bellefon
Bleu Brut Champagne Blend
Champagne, France
Well made bubbly, clean and crisp, dry and direct, focused and lean. Lacking some oomph.
Well made bubbly, clean and crisp, dry and direct, focused and lean. Lacking some oomph.
Apr 10th, 2021
We celebrated Baby TC’s 1/2 year birthday recently 🎈 Where have those 6-months gone?!
Naturally as all good parents do, we popped him into bed for the night and cracked the Champagne 🍾 to celebrate 😂
We picked up this Champagne Besserat De Bellefon Bleu Brut from Dan Murphy’s and immediately the box and bottle gave me a boating 🚤 vibe. It was $74.
What I found super interesting about this Champagne is that “The hallmark of the house is the lower than normal pressure that the wine is kept at under cork. This lower than normal pressure does not reduce the effervescence, but softens it, allowing the wine to partner better with food. “ - says the Dan Murphy’s website.
Interesting! It’s safe to say this mummy and daddy definitely enjoyed it while Baby TC slept soundly 🤗
In the glass there’s plentiful bubbles and it has a hint of peach in the colour. On the nose it made me think of milk arrowroot biccies, nuts and citrus. While in the mouth it’s fine with quietly erupting bubbles. We really enjoyed it and would buy it again 🙌
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
We celebrated Baby TC’s 1/2 year birthday recently 🎈 Where have those 6-months gone?!
Naturally as all good parents do, we popped him into bed for the night and cracked the Champagne 🍾 to celebrate 😂
We picked up this Champagne Besserat De Bellefon Bleu Brut from Dan Murphy’s and immediately the box and bottle gave me a boating 🚤 vibe. It was $74.
What I found super interesting about this Champagne is that “The hallmark of the house is the lower than normal pressure that the wine is kept at under cork. This lower than normal pressure does not reduce the effervescence, but softens it, allowing the wine to partner better with food. “ - says the Dan Murphy’s website.
Interesting! It’s safe to say this mummy and daddy definitely enjoyed it while Baby TC slept soundly 🤗
In the glass there’s plentiful bubbles and it has a hint of peach in the colour. On the nose it made me think of milk arrowroot biccies, nuts and citrus. While in the mouth it’s fine with quietly erupting bubbles. We really enjoyed it and would buy it again 🙌
All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
Besserat de Bellefon “Bleu Brut” NV, Champagne, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A gastronomic Champagne crafted by Besserat de Bellefon, known for producing wines designed specifically for food pairing. This cuvée is composed of 45% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, and 25% Pinot Noir, with disgorgement in January 2022. The house style intentionally uses a lower dosage during secondary fermentation to create a softer, finer mousse.
Aromas & Flavors
Intense yeasty notes, lime blossom, fresh citrus, and baked brioche. With air, hints of honeysuckle, toasted hazelnut, and subtle pastry cream begin to emerge.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with an elegant and diaphanous mousse. The bubbles are extremely fine and silky, creating a refined texture while maintaining vibrant freshness and balance.
Food Pairings
Oysters, scallops, sushi, roasted chicken, creamy cheeses, or mushroom-based dishes.
Verdict
A refined and gastronomic Champagne that prioritizes texture and finesse over aggressive effervescence. Elegant, balanced, and built to shine at the table.
Did You Know?
Besserat de Bellefon intentionally reduces the pressure during secondary fermentation to about 4.5 atmospheres instead of the usual 6, creating a softer, creamier mousse designed to pair seamlessly with food.
🍷 Personal Pick
A beautifully textured Champagne with ultra-fine bubbles and impressive complexity. A fantastic example of a house style built for gastronomy rather than pure aperitif drinking.
Besserat de Bellefon “Bleu Brut” NV, Champagne, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A gastronomic Champagne crafted by Besserat de Bellefon, known for producing wines designed specifically for food pairing. This cuvée is composed of 45% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, and 25% Pinot Noir, with disgorgement in January 2022. The house style intentionally uses a lower dosage during secondary fermentation to create a softer, finer mousse.
Aromas & Flavors
Intense yeasty notes, lime blossom, fresh citrus, and baked brioche. With air, hints of honeysuckle, toasted hazelnut, and subtle pastry cream begin to emerge.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with an elegant and diaphanous mousse. The bubbles are extremely fine and silky, creating a refined texture while maintaining vibrant freshness and balance.
Food Pairings
Oysters, scallops, sushi, roasted chicken, creamy cheeses, or mushroom-based dishes.
Verdict
A refined and gastronomic Champagne that prioritizes texture and finesse over aggressive effervescence. Elegant, balanced, and built to shine at the table.
Did You Know?
Besserat de Bellefon intentionally reduces the pressure during secondary fermentation to about 4.5 atmospheres instead of the usual 6, creating a softer, creamier mousse designed to pair seamlessly with food.
🍷 Personal Pick
A beautifully textured Champagne with ultra-fine bubbles and impressive complexity. A fantastic example of a house style built for gastronomy rather than pure aperitif drinking.
Cut through a Blue Claw cheese dip wonderfully. Dry, small bubbled, lemon at first. A bit more creamy after an hour.
Cut through a Blue Claw cheese dip wonderfully. Dry, small bubbled, lemon at first. A bit more creamy after an hour.
Dec 31st, 2021
