{"product_id":"bereche-champagne-ay-grand-cru-extra-brut-millesime-2018","title":"Bereche Champagne AY Grand Cru Extra Brut Millesime 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bérèche Champagne Aÿ Grand Cru Extra Brut from the producer Bérèche is an excellent representative of the Champagne appellation. It is a rigorous Traditional Method wine produced from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This wine is distinguished by a fresh and very dry profile, enriched by a creamy and concentrated texture that leads into a particularly persistent finish. The Champagne offers a bouquet characterised by \u003cstrong\u003efruity aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e and marked \u003cstrong\u003emineral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, an expression of the old vines from which it originates, and is vinified in \u003cstrong\u003eneutral oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e which give it structure and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the prestigious area of Aÿ Grand Cru, located within the Vallée de la Marne, one of the central areas of the region. The local climate, typically \u003cstrong\u003eoceanic with continental influence\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensures cool and temperate conditions, favourable for the slow ripening of the grapes. The soil of the historic vineyards, populated by vines over fifty years old, is predominantly composed of \u003cstrong\u003ecraie\u003c\/strong\u003e, a chalky substrate covered by surface layers of silt and clay. This specific geological composition plays a fundamental role in the development of the organoleptic profile, bringing distinct mineral hints. The estate cultivates these lands following rigorous \u003cstrong\u003esustainable practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, protecting an agricultural heritage whose origins date back to 1847.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction scrupulously follows the dictates of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting with a manual harvest that involves a rigorous selection of the bunches directly in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place slowly and spontaneously for three or four weeks, using indigenous yeasts inside \u003cstrong\u003eneutral oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a step aimed at preserving the primary characteristics of the varietal. Subsequently, the wine undergoes prolonged ageing on the lees, traditionally sealed with a natural cork, an essential phase for the development of its creaminess. The process concludes with the \u003cstrong\u003edisgorgement\u003c\/strong\u003e phase, completing a precise oenological process that is attentive to maintaining the qualities of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1847 by Albert Bérèche in Ludes, on the prestigious slopes of the Montagne de Reims, \u003cstrong\u003eMaison Bérêche \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves nearly two centuries of fascinating family history. Today, this precious legacy is entrusted to the \u003cstrong\u003efifth generation\u003c\/strong\u003e, represented by brothers Vincent and Raphaël. The former tends to the \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, which boast vines over fifty years old, while the latter dedicates himself to winemaking, in a continuous dialogue that unites heritage and vision. Between the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne, the house's identity has been forged with profound authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bereche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48318733910187,"sku":"62990","price":236.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/bereche-champagne-ay-grand-cru-extra-brut-millesime-2018_62990_1_b732c4e8-1ea8-4ece-9788-460dc95d9718.webp?v=1792747297","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/bereche-champagne-ay-grand-cru-extra-brut-millesime-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}