The Bedel family has been involved in Champagne production for around three generations. The current member of the family to run the domaine is Francois Bedel and her family. They have around 8 hectares of vineyards situated in several towns either side of the river Marne, comprising 79% Pinot Meunier, 14% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Noir.
Since 1999 Francoise has cultivated all the vineyards according to biodynamic techniques. “The viticulture methods preclude the use of any synthetic chemical products and acknowledges that the fact that the earth is a living organism. In this regard our domaine is considered a living body. Our goal is to make a well balanced, high quality and harmonious wine”.
The wines are all produced using traditional methods from the pressing of the grapes through to aeging and manual remuage. The Dis, Vin Secret is 86% Pinot Meunier, 6% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir. A blend of the 3003 vintage with some Vin de Reserve aged in a mix of enamel lined cuvees and oak barrels, degorged in September 2007
The Entre Ciel et Terre is a blend of 72% Pinot Meunier, 14% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Noir. Made from a blend of the 1999 vintage with some 1998 Vin de Reserve aged in enamel lined cuvees, degorged between October 2006 to March 2007.
And finally their flagship cuvee the Comme Autrefois is a blend of 78% Pinot Meunier, 13% Chardonnay and 9% Pinot Noir. Aged entirely in oak barrels and exclusively from the 1998 vintage, degorged in November 2007.
Per case ex VAT
Champagne
Dis, Vin de Secret Pale gold with a good, persistent mousse. A crisp, fresh, appley nose. Lovely and complex with autolytic notes and a core of apricot and honey along with a touch of mineral and brioche. Dry, soft acidity. Fruity and fresh with fleshy coxes or cider apple, mature honey and brioche. Quiet rich and mouth filling, smooth and long with the autolyisis, pan grille and earthy notes evident in the finish. (CG)
319.00
Entre Ciel et Terre Pale gold with a good, persistent mousse. A very intense nose of crisp apple, earth, soft spice and fresh brioche along with hints of smoky apricot. Dry on the palate, medium balanced acidity. A lovely touch of mature apple opens the proceedings followed by apricot, brioche and honey. Very expansive and fleshy mid palate where the chardonnay fruit comes through. Superb balance and complexity with the crisp green apple, sweet spice and mineral flavours evident on the fnish. (CG)
365.00
Except where indicated all wines are priced per case of 12x75cl exclusive of VAT and onward UK carriage.
Delivery charges (exclusive of VAT):-
1 case - £11.95
2-3 cases - £9.50
4 + cases - FREE
E&OE. All wines are available subject to remaining unsold.
For export and all customers requiring the facilities of a bond the majority of our wines are available without duty under bond.
Current duty rates per 12 x 75cl,
still wines £19.26
sparkling wines £24.67
fortified wines £25.68
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