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Comme Autrefois Françoise Bedel et Fils

  • White fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Rising star
  • Color: Sparkling
  • Biodynamics
  • 12% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Low dosage

A blend of Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, aged for a long time sur latte (for 11 years) and bottled "as in olden times": by hand, with twine. All done biodynamically. More info

Comme Autrefois is vinified in oak barrels and bottled and stoppered the old-fashioned way “comme autrefois” - by hand and with string. It is then left to rest on its lees for 11 years. This is a winey champagne with tremendous depth. Fruity and brioche aromas combine with a flavoursome, delicate and precise palate and excellent length. A delightful tasting experience awaits!

Comme Autrefois Françoise Bedel et Fils serve at a temperature of 8°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Terrine de Saint-Jacques, Chapon farci aux champignons, Parmesan.

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Comme Autrefois Françoise Bedel et Fils

The wine

Comme Autrefois is vinified in oak barrels and bottled and stoppered the old-fashioned way “comme autrefois” - by hand and with string. It is then left to rest on its lees for 11 years. This is a winey champagne with tremendous depth. Fruity and brioche aromas combine with a flavoursome, delicate and precise palate and excellent length. A delightful tasting experience awaits!

Information about domain Françoise Bedel et Fils

A family farm, Domaine Françoise Bedel et Fils is located in Crouttes-sur-Marne, a village in the Marne valley just a few hundred metres from the last lands of the Paris Basin. Françoise Bedel took over part of the domain in 1979 following Fernand and Marie-Louise Bedel, the first generation to work the property. Her son Vincent joined her in 2003. The domain is made up of 8.4 hectares of vines spread on both sides of the Marne in different towns: Crouttes-Sur-Marne, Nanteuil-Sur-Marne, Charly-Sur-Marne, and Villiers-Saint-Denis. The dominant grape variety is Pinot Meunier (78%), followed by Chardonnay (13%) and Pinot Noir (9%). The domain has been certified biodynamic since 1998. The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity and then the wines age for at least 36 months in the cellar. For considerable time, François Bedel has been offering Extra-Brut cuvées and producing very pure, assertive wines often with very subtle oxidative notes and fine flavour and strength. Still relatively unknown to the general public, this area is a must-see for avid champagne lovers.

Detailed characteristics

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 good appearance
  • Origin: Producer
  • Recoverable VAT: Yes
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: yes
  • Alcohol percentage: 12 %
  • Country/Region: Champagne
  • Appellation/Wine: Champagne
  • Producer/Owner: Françoise Bedel et Fils
  • Vintage: ----
  • Color: Sparkling
  • Service temperature:
  • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
  • Size (in ha): 8
  • Intensity: Low dosage
  • Dominant aroma: White fruit
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: 40% Pinot meunier,40% Pinot noir, 20% Chardonnay
Comme Autrefois Françoise Bedel et Fils
Comme Autrefois Françoise Bedel et Fils

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