NV Françoise Bedel, ‘Entre Ciel et Terre’ Extra Brut, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France

Grower-Producer: Françoise Bedel took over her family’s small estate in the Marne Valley. Since birth her eldest son, Vincent, was very sick & was able to be cured by homeopathic doctors, which caused Françoise to convert to Biodynamic viticulture in 1996. She has been a champion of the Pinot Meunier grape variety, her Champagnes are low dosage & lees aged in the bottle for many years. Her son, Vincent Deseaubeau, now runs the estate.

Place: Based near the village of Crouttes-sur-Marne, on the western edge of the Marne Valley, Champagne.

Farming: certified Organic & Biodynamic

Varietal: 50% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir

Name: Entre Ciel et Terre =  Between Heaven & Earth

Soil: Clay + Marl on a limestone base

Winemaking: hand harvested, lees aged for 5 years in bottle, with a dosage of 4.55g/L

Tasting Notes: Fresh – Vinous – Notes of White Currant, Ginger – Mineral Finish