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the "maison"
our champagnes
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Réserve Collection
Anniversary Cuvée
our style
Founded by the riverside in Aÿ in 1843, Maison Besserat de Bellefon is now located in Epernay. For almost two centuries, it has regularly been on the tables of the finest restaurants and best addresses in Paris, perpetuating a tradition of great quality by making wines reserved to the exclusive univers of gastronomy, hotels, wine merchants and delicatessens.
In 1930, because and due to its clients’ request and as BB was striving for excellence, Victor Besserat set the challenge of creating a champagne light to be drunk throughout a meal. He created the famous “Cuvée des Moines” using a special and unique process within the appellation. A demanding and very light champagne with bubbles 30% smaller than those of a traditional one. When poured into a flute it looks almost like cream. An extremely light wine from Champagne with a silky and creamy mousse: The Besserat de Bellefon Sensation.
The art of vinification according to our Cellar Master is not to undergo malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural origin of the grape variety so their freshness and fruity elegance a lively attack and a better expression of the aromas. These champagnes, so patiently made, come from their generosity of a selection of grapes from more than 50 crus, most of them come from Premier and Grand crus. The Bleu Brut reserve wines come from a “perpetual reserve” blend started some 20 years ago. Cédric Thiébault’s aim is to produce wine with real ageing potential.
« Cellar Master is a job of passion and sensitivity. The Cellar Master must carry on the work accomplished since the Maison was founded in 1843, like a priesthood. »
-Foundation of Maison Besserat in Aÿ.
A wedding, and the Maison becomes Besserat de Bellefon.
The Samaritaine de Luxe chooses Besserat de Bellefon as exclusive Champagne.
Besserat de Bellefon is served in the most beautiful Cabarets worldwide.
The Maison innovates with Cuvée des Moines Rosé, the first rosé champagne in the early 70s with a particular vinification process and with such a delicate effervescence.
Air France selects Besserat de Bellefon on all its flights, including “le Concorde”.
Besserat de Bellefon is served at the Palais de L’Elysée during a lunch between François Mitterrand and Helmut Kohl.
Besserat de Bellefon perfects its range with a Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, a symbol of purity and finesse.
The Maison unveils its first 2000 vintage, followed two years later by the Cuvée des Moines Extra Brut.
The Maison celebrates its 170th anniversary and revives its historic and legendary Cuvée B de B.
The Maison Besserat de Bellefon start its lifestyle revolution.
Besserat de Bellefon celebrates its 180th anniversary.
