Millésime 2012 - Extra Brut

THE «PRESTIGE» SIGNATURE
FROM MAISON BESSERAT DE BELLEFON

Cuvée des Moines Millésime 2012 honors time, more than ever an ally. Its 11 years on the lees in the depths of the cellars, sheltered from the light, reveal its great aromatic complexity today, allowing the expression of a persistent minerality and infinite delicacy.

The 2012 vintage, despite winter and spring frosts, torrential rain, a cold snap at flowering, scald in August and water stress at the end, is a fabulous vintage, probably one of the best of the decade. Exceptional Chardonnays, generous Pinot Noirs and top quality Meuniers. The 2012 vintage has all the required qualities: freshness, structure and ageing potential.

Cuvée des Moines Millésime 2012 allows the cellar master to intervene as lightly as possible, based on malic restraint and work on lees. Its Extra Brut dosage maintains the balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity without masking the wine’s character. «Cuvée des Moines Millésime 2012 extra-brut» is a Grand Vin de garde whose distinction, rare delicacy and flavor make it ideal for the most refined gastronomic pairings.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

BLEND : 60% Chardonnay - 30% Pinot Noir - 10% Meunier
SOURCES :
Grand Cru of Pinot Noir : Mailly - Ambonnay
Grand Cru of Chardonnay : Avize - Chouilly - Mesnil-sur-Oger
1er Cru of Chardonnay : Grauves - Vertus
Cru of Meunier : Boursault « Vallée de la Marne »
DOSAGE : 5,5g/L (Extra Brut)
AGEING : 11 years on lees / minimum 6 month after disgorgement

The robe reveals a golden straw yellow. The train of bubbles is long-lasting; the beads abundant and lively form a nice cordon on the mirror of the glass. The Perlage is intense but gracious, active but elegant.
The first nose and the Palate develops Honey touches, yellow fruit expressions like mirabels along with subtle blond tobacco notes.
the wine opens: A touch of creamy Marzipan enhance its fragrance with a delicate touch of raisin. Delicate white flowers scents swirl into the glass.

FOOD/WINE PAIRING

— Pure and elegant, racy and solar: this champagne is definitely a gift which can pair subtle dishes like pure iodine scallops