Cuvée des Moines Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

If you are looking for a champagne that combines freshness and depth, this Blanc de Blancs gives a clear answer. Besserat de Bellefon makes it from 100 per cent Chardonnay from the grands crus of the Côte des Blancs. The wine rests for at least three years in the cellar, far longer than required. It shows an open bouquet of hawthorn blossom, with a mousse of fine, light bubbles. On the palate it is balanced and juicy, with lively acidity, notes of lemon and citrus fruit and a slightly saline, iodine-like undertone.

It is bottled in the distinctive bottle that recalls the 18th century. A cellaring potential of at least 15 years is considered realistic. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a tulip glass. It goes well with a prawn cocktail, scallop carpaccio, vegetable tartare and, in general, seafood and fish.