Bereche
Champagne Brut Reserve
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Reserve Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 24 to 36 months on racks |
- Composition: 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir
- Ageing: 24-36 months on the lees for complexity and aromatic finesse
- Vinification: slow fermentation in barrels and small vats using the traditional method
- Aromatic profile: notes of orange zest, fresh fruit and bread crust
- Style and data: Brut 12.5% vol, unfiltered, vines over 40 years old, 0.75 l
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Brut Reserve by Bérêche & Fils is a wine of character, an authentic expression of Champagne. This harmonious blend combines Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir in an elegant glass. On the nose, it offers aromas of orange zest and fresh fruit, with hints of bread crust. On the palate, it reveals a medium-full body with a fleshy texture, delivering a soft and enveloping sip. Crafted using the Traditional Method, it represents a vibrant and precise interpretation of the appellation.
Where it comes from
The wine originates in the heart of Champagne, the result of the work of Bérêche & Fils, active since 1847. The grapes come from ten hectares, among which stand out old vines over forty years old, capable of producing bunches with deep aromatic concentration and a clear structure. The management is based on sustainable practices to protect the soil, from natural grassing to organic fertilisation, limiting interventions. Operating as a récoltant-manipulant, the winery oversees every stage directly, enhancing the true essence of the terroir.
How it is produced
The production process uses the Traditional Method to enhance the qualities of the grapes with a slow prise de mousse in the bottle. The base wine ferments in barrels and small vats, a meticulous technique that gives precision to the weight and consistency of the drink. Afterwards, the wine rests on the lees with ageing on the lees for between twenty-four and thirty-six months, developing its unmistakable bouquet. The absence of filtration preserves the integrity of the sip, ensuring depth of flavour and an ageing potential of around ten years.
History and Curiosities
Since 1847, the Bérêche & Fils maison has been producing excellence in Champagne, and is now led by the fifth generation of the family. This superb Champagne Brut Reserve embodies the most authentic tradition of the region, as it comes from vines over forty years old cultivated using sustainable practices. As true récoltant-manipulant, the producers create an artisanal product without filtration. The slow fermentation in barrels and small vats, combined with the long ageing on the lees for 24 to 36 months, delivers an enveloping sip, awarded 93 points by Vinous.
Awards
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92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1847
- Bottles produced: 85.000
- Hectares: 10
Every action has been adequately thought out. Of course our land is plowed and we also use weed control to limit disease. This vegetation cover avoids herbicides, insecticides and anti-rots. Everything begins with the soil. The fertilization is organic. We feed wildlife which in turn feeds flora and thus the soil is working. As a result the House Bérêche has one of the lowest treatment frequency index in the Champagne region. It is also among the first to be certified High Environmental Quality (level 3). Read more
| Name | Bereche Champagne Reserve Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bereche |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1847, the Bérêche & Fils maison has been producing excellence in Champagne, and is now led by the fifth generation of the family. This superb Champagne Brut Reserve embodies the most authentic tradition of the region, as it comes from vines over forty years old cultivated using sustainable practices. As true récoltant-manipulant, the producers create an artisanal product without filtration. The slow fermentation in barrels and small vats, combined with the long ageing on the lees for 24 to 36 months, delivers an enveloping sip, awarded 93 points by Vinous. |
| Origin | Champagne Region, France |
| Fermentation | From 24 to 36 months |
| Production technique | Metodo classico (fermentazione tradizionale in bottiglia) |
| Wine making | Traditional method; slow fermentation in barrels and small vats; ageing on the lees for 24 to 36 months; unfiltered |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 24 to 36 months on racks |
| Year production | 85000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |