Françoise Bedel Entre Ciel et Terre Brut
£73.07 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The current release of the NV Entre Ciel et Terre Extra-Brut is based on the assemblage of 60% Meunier with 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir from the villages of Crouttes-sur-Marne, Nanteuil-sur-Marne and Villiers St-Denis. Fermented and aged in oak (15%) and enameled tanks, then disgorged after eight years sur lattes, this straw-yellow colored cuvée displays a very clear, deep, fresh and elegant, well defined bouquet. It develops with every minute and every glass. Floral, vegetal and herbal flavors, hints of caramel, nuts and honey intertwine with ripe, dried and potted white and yellow-skinned fruit aromas—indicating a lovely vinous style. Clear, fresh, precise and elegant on the palate, this is a stimulatingly dry and pure, well-structured and finesse-full Champagne with a kicking grip, salinity and mineral expression in the finish. Great purity, freshness and straightforwardness. If it should be a Bedel today, then right now it should be this one. As aperitif and for dinner. (Lot EX060415)
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Smoked Dishes, Caviar, Iberian cured meats, Stew and hotpots, Sushi
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Minimum ageing of 7 years in bottle.
Description
The Françoise Bedel Entre Ciel et Terre champagne is an authentic and direct expression of the Vallée de la Marne region. This champagne reveals a purity and great minerality, reflecting the essence of its clay and marl-limestone terroirs.
Winemaking
Françoise Bedel Entre Ciel et Terre Brut is composed of 50% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, sourced from vineyards ranging in age from 30 to 70 years old.
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts is carried out in enamelled tanks and then the cuvée matures in the bottle on the lees for a second fermentation and foaming for 3 years. During shipping it is dosed with a sugar content of 4.40 g/L (Extra Brut).
Taste
The Françoise Bedel Entre Ciel et Terre champagne has an aromatic profile with notes of citrus, orange, mandarin, almond, yeast, cherry, red fruits and orange marmalade. On the palate, it is precise and mineral, yet fresh and vinous. There are also hints of pink grapefruit that add a certain bitterness and tannins. This combination of flavours and textures makes it ideal with fish, ceviche, seafood and grilled meats.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £348.30Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £348.30 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.23 | £5.62 (-£5.62) |
| 7-12 | £15.24 | £7.62 (-£7.62) |
| 13-18 | £21.33 | £10.67 (-£10.67) |
| 19-24 | £29.17 | £14.58 (-£14.58) |
| 25-30 | £33.87 | £16.94 (-£16.94) |
| 31-36 | £37.88 | £18.94 (-£18.94) |
| 37-42 | £45.71 | £22.86 (-£22.86) |
| 43-48 | £50.07 | £25.03 (-£25.03) |
| 49-54 | £56.55 | £28.28 (-£28.28) |
| 55-60 | £60.78 | £30.39 (-£30.39) |
| VAT included | ||
Appellation Map
Françoise Bedel Origin'elle Extra Brut
£60.60
£57.59/ud (-5%)
Françoise Bedel Fils
Champagne
Françoise Bedel Dis, Vin Secret Brut
£48.54
£46.13/ud (-5%)
Françoise Bedel Fils
Champagne
