The Cuvée des Moines Besserat de Bellefon Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vintage 2015 embodies the essence of Chardonnay Grand Crus and of this exceptional year in Champagne. A wine of great elegance and finesse that will charm discerning enthusiasts.

The 2015 vintage stands out for a very hot and dry first period until mid-August, followed by more typical conditions with refreshing, life-giving rains. These particular weather conditions gave rise to a vintage with exceptional characteristics, combining tension, aromatic richness, and a luscious texture.

Coming from six Grand Crus of the Côte des Blancs area, this Cuvée des Moines was vinified in stainless steel to preserve the full expression of the chalk's purity, and the minerality and salinity of these great terroirs.

BLEND: 100% Chardonnay
VILLAGES: 6 Grand Cru Chardonnay villages: Avize - Chouilly - Cramant - Mesnil-sur-Oger - Oger - Oiry
VINTAGE: 2015
DOSAGE: 5.5g/L (Extra Brut)
AGING: aged on lees for 8 years

In the glass, this great Champagne shows a pale yellow hue with slightly golden reflections, radiant with purity and brilliance, reflecting the noble origins of these grapes sourced exclusively from the Grand Crus of the Côte des Blancs.

On the nose, it opens with a bouquet of white flowers (chamomile, hawthorn, and jasmine) intermingled with citrus notes (lemon, yuzu, grapefruit). When aerated, nuances of candied citrus, toasted aromas and almond, resulting from 8 years of aging on lees, add a lively, intense, and indulgent touch.

On the palate, the Cuvée des Moines reveals a texture that is both creamy and mineral, reflecting the ripeness of the grapes and the expression of the terroir. Fine, persistent bubbles caress the palate. The balance is perfect between freshness and complexity. Fruity flavors of crunchy green apple and juicy pear are enhanced by the warmth of the vintage, while notes of toasted hazelnut and fresh brioche add a dimension of richness and depth.