Réserve Collection 1986

Besserat de Bellefon (hentet 2. nov. 2026): A gloomy start to spring. A relatively dry but cool summer followed by a warm and sunny autumn. Ripening which, as we know, is weather-dependent, was able to take place favourably in late September and early October. The harvest was abundant: 11,600 kg per hectare and of good quality for most of the Champagne crus. This Besserat de Bellefon 1986 vintage was made from grapes coming entirely from five Grands Crus villages, one Premier Cru village and one Cru village. The particularity of this vintage is that it did not undergo malolactic fermentation. “It’s a champagne, but above all it’s a fine wine that has not been altered by time. The 1986 vintage has managed to find a balance between freshness, fruitiness and vinosity, without overpowering the wine’s character and purity.” TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLEND : 35% Chardonnay - 35% Pinot Noir - 30% Meunier SOURCES : Five Grand Crus : Mesnil-sur-Oger - Oger - Chouilly - Verzenay - Bouzy One Premier Cru : Cumières One Cru : Damery DOSAGE : 3g/L