Cuvée des Moines Blanc de Blancs Half Bottle

The Cuvée des Moines is a fixture in the Besserat de Bellefon range. This version is a blanc de blancs of pure Chardonnay, drawn from grands crus of the Côte des Blancs. The wine ages in the cellar for at least three years, longer than the appellation requires. The bouquet is fresh and open, recalling hawthorn blossom. The foam consists of light, airy bubbles. On the palate the champagne combines tight acidity with lemon and citrus notes and a gentle hint of iodine.

The half bottle carries the house's typical shape, modelled on a historic bottle, and is ideal if you are tasting for two or want to pour one glass more. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a tulip glass. With prawns, scallop carpaccio, vegetable tartare or a light fish dish, the wine shows its freshness particularly clearly. The ageing potential is at least 15 years, though small formats mature faster.