Bliard Moriset

At the foot of the Côte des Blancs, in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the family estate Bliard-Moriset goes about its work. The story of the house begins around 1900 with Georges Moriset, the family's first grower. He initially made still wine. The Bliard-Moriset brand came about in the 1960s, when the two families joined together. Today the house sees itself as a grower estate in its fifth generation.

Vineyards and way of working

In 2002 Jean-Loup Bliard took over the family estate, with 6.3 hectares in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. Today he is supported in the cellar by his niece Aurélie Piermay. Le Mesnil-sur-Oger is classified 100 per cent Grand Cru, and the vines grow here on chalk soil. According to the estate, the vineyards are farmed using what is known as "culture raisonnée", an environmentally considerate approach with a measured use of inputs. On Instagram the house cites a Haute Valeur Environnementale certification from 2023.

The cuvées

The range consists mainly of blanc de blancs, that is, pure Chardonnay from Le Mesnil. It includes Réserve, Tradition, Brut Nature and a vintage champagne, complemented by a rosé.

The best-known cuvée is La Belle Bleue. The house has made it its flagship since 2000, with aromatic power and fresh elegance. It owes its name to the blue bottle. According to the website, it is 100 per cent Chardonnay with a dosage of 7 g/l. The share of reserve wine is 45 per cent, and ageing on the lees lasts at least five years. The description mentions buttery notes and yellow-fleshed fruit, and on the palate it is full-bodied and balanced.

Visiting and tasting

The estate offers tours taking in the chalk cellar, the press and the fermentation room, as well as tastings of its vintages. The cellar and private tastings are available by reservation, and group visits are also possible. The address is 2 Rue du Grand Mont, and the telephone number is +33 3 26 57 53 42.