Francoise Bedel
Champagne Entre Ciel et Terre Extra Brut 2016
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 6 years on the lees |
- 2016 Vintage Extra Brut: Biodynamic sparkling wine with a taut and elegant profile, 12.5% ABV
- Balanced blend: 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir
- Aged on the lees: 6 years to impart aromatic depth and tasting precision
- Sensory profile: intense aroma, vertical vinosity and a persistent saline finish
- Serving and format: 0.75 l bottle; serving temperature 6–8 °C, rated 91/100 by Wine Spectator
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Entre Ciel et Terre Extra Brut by Françoise Bedel is created from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Produced using the Traditional Method, it offers a taut and elegant style. On the nose, the Champagne reveals a tight profile and a vibrant vertical vinosity. On the palate it is savoury, with a sip that promises ageing potential between five and ten years.
Where it comes from
Grapes from Françoise Bedel's vineyards in the Marne Valley, between Crouttes-sur-Marne, Nanteuil-sur-Marne, Charly-sur-Marne and Villiers-Saint-Denis. The clay and limestone marl soils give a clear and savoury profile. Vines aged between thirty and sixty years ensure consistent expression. The territorial origin translates into a vertical progression and a pronounced saline finish.
How it is produced
Production is based on biodynamic viticulture, followed by vinification and secondary fermentation in the bottle. The six-year maturation on the lees is essential for the structure of the sip and aromatic precision. The dosage reflects the Extra Brut style, with a dry expression that enhances the natural savouriness. Each stage preserves the authenticity of the raw material, highlighting the wine's gustatory tension.
History and Curiosities
The excellence of Champagne Entre Ciel et Terre 2016 originates from the biodynamic viticulture of Françoise Bedel along the banks of the Marne. The grapes come from historic vineyards rooted in marl and calcareous clay soils, then evolve through a slow 6-year maturation on the lees. This traditional method imparts a taut aromatic profile and a vibrant, vertical vinosity on the palate. Awarded 91 points by Wine Spectator, this Champagne offers a pure sip, enhanced by a distinct, persistent salinity that perfectly seals every important celebration.
Awards
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2016
91/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Fernand and Marie-Louise Bedel were the first generation and Françoise Bedel took over part of the estate in 1979. The plots have different subsoils, which allows for blending according to the terroirs and the elaboration of 'terroir' cuvées. The champagnes are the expression of a rigorous method that brings out and enhances the qualities and particularities of the earth, the vines and the fruit. Read more
| Name | Francoise Bedel Champagne Entre Ciel et Terre Extra Brut 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White biodynamic classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Francoise Bedel |
| Story | History and Curiosities The excellence of Champagne Entre Ciel et Terre 2016 originates from the biodynamic viticulture of Françoise Bedel along the banks of the Marne. The grapes come from historic vineyards rooted in marl and calcareous clay soils, then evolve through a slow 6-year maturation on the lees. This traditional method imparts a taut aromatic profile and a vibrant, vertical vinosity on the palate. Awarded 91 points by Wine Spectator, this Champagne offers a pure sip, enhanced by a distinct, persistent salinity that perfectly seals every important celebration. |
| Origin | Champagne, France (Crouttes-sur-Marne, Nanteuil-sur-Marne, Charly-sur-Marne, Villiers-Saint-Denis, along the Marne) |
| Soil composition | Mainly clay and marl on a limestone base |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (metodo classico), from biodynamic farming, with 6 years of ageing on the lees. |
| Aging | Aged for 6 years on the lees |
| Total acidity | 4.63 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |