Francoise Bedel
Francoise Bedel Dis Vin Secret Champagne
4.0
Expert Rating
4.1
Most Reviewed
Non-vintage
WINE DESCRIPTION
Francoise Bedel Dis Vin Secret Champagne is a more unusual bottling due to its exclusive use of Pinot Meunier, which usually plays a more minor role in many blended wines from the region. A small proportion of the base is oak fermented for complexity which is further enhanced by blending a portion of reserve wine that is at least 5 years older than the base wine for the release. The exact dosage will vary with the make of the individual release but a Brut level of sweetness is most common. This is an excellent choice for people seeking a smaller grower, who had made their own wine since 1979, or varietal expressions of Champagne.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Francoise Bedel Dis Vin Secret Champagne is a unique and intriguing wine.Beyond the pale golden hue and elegant mousse with persistent bead, you can see Pinot Meunier on show through the lifted strawberry-scented aromatics and notes of dried flowers and candied peel. With some toasty complexity from the use of oak barrels and reserve wine, you can also sense the uniqueness of time as an ingredient. This is a handcrafted product of painstaking labor. Serve with truffled brie cheese and drink within 5 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Meunier
ORIGINS
Winery: Francoise Bedel
Region: Champagne
Champagne is a sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, located in the northeast of the country. It is one of the most famous and iconic wine regions in the world, renowned for its unique sparkling wines.
The history of Champagne dates back to the early 17th century, when the region was first planted with vines. The region was initially known for its still wines, but it was not until the 19th century that the production of sparkling wines began. The first sparkling Champagne was produced in 1836, and the region has since become synonymous with sparkling wines.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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