Vintage Brut  2002 Champagne - FRANCE
 
UPC/EIN Code : 6 94947 00112 3
 

The intense robe, which is golden yellow with satiny tints, gives rise to abundant fine bubbles. Very expressive nose with complex notes of very ripe fruits (pear, quince) and fruit jelly. On aeration, the range of grilled and toasted fragrances appears. Once it has warmed slightly, they give way to minty and spicy notes, including ginger, cinnamon and anise. On the palate, it is very full, powerful and rich. The natural freshness of their wines maintains the perfect balance between strength and finesse that characterizes this exceptional vintage. The finish is fruity (dominated by cooked yellow fleshed fruits such as plum), generous and persistent.

 

This vintage is an excellent wine for drinking with meals. It is an ideal accompaniment for seafood bouillabaisse with Thai spices or pan-fried sea bass.


(Check to print this review) 90 Points  Marguerite Thomas, WineReviewOnline.com, November 2009 "Besserat de Bellefon is not as well known as some of the bigger players in Champagne, but it is usually absolutely delicious. The 2002 vintage is delicately frothy, and delivers vivid both fruity and floral nuances as it expands across the palate with both freshness and assertiveness. This is a great label to look for - the rose is enchanting and the nonvintage Brut is likewise superb."
(Check to print this review) 92 Points  Wine Spectator,  2010 "A rich, minerally Champagne, with honeyed flavors of ripe pear, apple and quince mixed with layers of coffee, toast and vanilla. This shows lovely balance and integration of the subtle texture and intense acidity, culminating in a lingering finish of smoke and roasted nuts. Drink now through 2022."
(Check to print this review) 90 Points  The Wine Enthusiast, December 2008 "This wine shows much of the richness of 2002, without compromising acidity or crispness. It is very full and rich, but the green fruit character, allied to pink grapefruit and a yeast edge, all come together in an instantly delicious wine."
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