Bezannes

Bezannes

Bezannes: An overview of the municipality and its viticulture

Bezannes (PLZ 51430) ist eine charmante Gemeinde in der Region Champagne-Ardenne, genauer gesagt im Herzen der Montagne de Reims. Die Gemeinde liegt südwestlich von Reims und zählt laut den neuesten Daten des INSEE etwa 1.940 Einwohner (Stand 2023). Bezannes gehört zum Departement Marne und liegt in einer Region, die für ihren exzellenten Champagne bekannt ist.

Geography and demography

Bezannes is strategically located near Reims, one of the most famous cities in Champagne. This proximity to Reims offers the municipality both advantages and challenges. Its regional location, nestled in the Montagne de Reims, gives Bezannes a certain attractiveness and enables excellent accessibility. Despite its proximity to Reims, Bezannes remains a quiet, tranquil municipality with rural charm.

Viticulture in Bezannes

Bezannes was awarded Premier Cru status in 1985, which is a significant accolade for the commune. In the Champagne classification, "Premier Cru" means that the vineyards in this region are of high quality, although there are special features in Bezannes that can explain this classification. The status was awarded to the vineyards because they are located in a first-class growing area that meets the highest standards for Champagne production.

Currently, the Vineyards in Bezannes around 7 hectares (as of 2023). The vineyards are planted exclusively with Chardonnay vines, a grape variety known for its elegant and fresh character. Chardonnay is one of the three main grape varieties in Champagne and contributes significantly to the quality and diversity of Champagne.

Special features of the vineyards

Although Bezannes has a comparatively small vineyard area, the commune plays an important role in the regional context of Champagne. The decision to award Bezannes Premier Cru status is based on several factors, including its special location and the microclimate, which is ideal for the vines. Even though the vineyards in Bezannes are rather small compared to other regions of Champagne, they are of high quality and contribute to the diversity of the Champagne range.

Bezanne's winegrowers and champagne houses

Bezannes is home to several small but renowned champagne producers. These businesses benefit from the excellent location and high-quality grapes to produce exquisite champagnes. Notable producers in the region include:

  1. Champagne Vollereaux - A family-run house known for its high-quality champagnes. The Vollereaux family cultivates the vineyards in Bezannes with great care and produces champagne that brings out the finesse and elegance of the Chardonnay vines.
  2. Champagne Guy de Forez - This house produces champagne that is characterised by its complexity and depth. Guy de Forez relies on traditional methods of champagne production and utilises the excellent conditions in Bezannes to create exceptional wines.
  3. Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils - Although the headquarters of this house is in Cuisles, they also cultivate vineyards in Bezannes. Their portfolio includes a range of champagnes that are appreciated for their purity and refinement.

Current developments and prospects

In recent years, the Bezannes region has developed and modernised. Efforts are being made to expand the vineyards and optimise wine production. In addition, sustainable cultivation methods are becoming increasingly important in order to reduce the ecological footprint and further improve the quality of the grapes.

The quality of the champagnes from Bezannes is becoming increasingly recognised and the commune is being recognised more and more as a major player in the Champagne region. The combination of a long tradition of viticulture, high-quality vines and innovative approaches to production makes Bezannes an exciting place for wine lovers and champagne enthusiasts.

Conclusion

Bezannes may be a small commune with modest vineyards, but its importance in the champagne sector should not be underestimated. The Premier Cru classification emphasises the high quality of the wine production, and the dedicated winegrowers and Champagne houses help Bezannes to be recognised on the international stage. With a steady growth and increasing importance in the world of champagne, Bezannes stands for a harmonious interplay of tradition and innovation in wine production.

 

 

Back to the lexicon & glossary | Du warst hier: Bezannes

Jouy-lès-Rheims
Binet Champagne, Montagne de Reimschampagne.com
Épernay
INAO
Alfred Gratien Champagne, grapes and historical grape varietieschampagne.com
Hautvillers Champagne, places and travel
Shelf life and storage
Grey vines
Champagne glasses H.Blinchampagne.com
Bottle fermentation
Bottle pressure
Fermentation
Billecart-Salmon Champagne, extra brutchampagne.com
Étréchy
Écueil
Doux Champagne
Dizy
Cumières
Cuis
Côte des Blancs
Côte des Bar
Coligny
CIVC Champagne Committee
Chouilly
Chlorosis
Chigny-les-Roses
Chaufferettes Champagne
Champillon
Moët & Chandon Champagne House Champagne bucket
Chamery
Butte de Saran
Brut Zero
Brut Non Dosage
Brut Nature
Bouzy
Bisseuil
Billy-le-Grand
Bezannes
Bergères-lès-Vertus
Beaumont-sur-Vesle
Cattier Champagne Blanc de Noirs, BdNchampagne.com
Departure
Ay
Avize
Avenay (postcode 51160)
Autochthonous champagne
Vines Champagne, Arbane
Ambonnay
Departure
A la volée tool
Champagne Dégorgement à la Glacechampagne.com
Departure
Champagne cork
Viticulture
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Vieilles vignes
Veuve Clicquot 1950
Ferdinand Bonnet Champagne vintage, Vendange
Grape varieties Champagne
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Asti Spumante
Sparkling wine from Champagne, Champagne Serving
Departure
Departure
Saint-Evremond
Gyro pallet, vibrating desk
Departure
Ruinart Champagne
Departure
Besserat de Bellefon Champagne, rose Champagne Recipes & Cookingchampagne.com
Louis Roederer Champagne
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Domaine Pommery, the headquarters of Vranken Champagnechampagne.com
Coulournat Gilles Champagne Champagne cap, Capsules, Muselets or Plaque, Champagne capsule, Placomusophiliachampagne.com
Champagne capsule, Capsules, Muselets, Plaque, Champagne lid
Canard-Duchêne Champagne Pinot Noirchampagne.com
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Champagne nose
Departure
Agraffe, Muselet
Mumm Champagne
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Maceration
Departure
Liqueur de tiragechampagner.eu
Departure
Departure
JUG CHAMPAGNEchampagne.com
Departure
Departure
Departure
Church window champagne
Departure
Ruinart Champagne Champagne cap, Capsules, Muselets, Plaque, Champagne capsule, Champagne capsulechampagne.com
Dom Perignon Vintage 2008, vintage champagne
Departure
Departure
Departure
Gyro pallet, vibrating desk
Departure
Departure
Grande Reserve Gosset Champagne Champagne Cap, Capsules, Muselets or Plaque, Champagne Capsulechampagne.com
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Vintage champagne from Dom Perignon from the year 2010
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Champagne Cuvee St. Eloi Champagne caps, capsules, muselets or plaque, champagne capsulechampagne.com
Grand Cru Ambonnay Champagne Champagne cap, Capsules, Muselets or Plaque, Champagne capsulechampagne.com
Departure
Cramant
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Chateau de Bligny Champagnechampagne.com
Chardonnay
Departure
Moët & Chandon Champagne House Champagne bucket
Champagne history: Canard-Duchêne Champagne transport, Champagne originchampagne.com
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Champagne Bollingerchampagne.com
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Barrique
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Departure
Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée
Champagne aperitif
Age tone
Agraffe, Muselet
Alcohol Champagne
Dégorgement à la volée, Champenoise and desludging
Departure
12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667

en_GBEnglish (UK)