Bereche
Champagne Rive Gauche Extra Brut Millesime 2022
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | 36 months on the lees in the cellar on racks, disgorgement under cork. |
- Grape variety and style: Blanc de Noirs from Meunier, Extra Brut with a dry and linear profile
- Ageing: 36 months on the lees with secondary fermentation under cork
- Aromas and taste: hints of citrus and pear, pastry notes and a saline finish
- Origin and vineyards: Left bank of the Marne Valley, fifty-two-year-old vines
- Rarity and awards: limited production of 2,851 bottles, ninety-three points from Vinous
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Champagne Rive Gauche Extra Brut by Bérèche is a Blanc de Noirs made from Meunier grapes. On the nose, it reveals fragrant aromas of citrus peel and pear, harmoniously combined with notes of pastry and toasted almonds. On the palate, it is fleshy and incisive, enlivened by a fine perlage and a distinctly saline finish that leaves the sip dry. This Traditional Method stands out for its elegant and structured profile.
Where does it come from
This Champagne originates along the left bank of the Marne Valley, in the commune of Mareuil-le-Port. The grapes come from the Maisoncelle and Côte aux Chataîgniers plots, characterised by the presence of old vines over fifty years old. The age of the plants gives density to the fruit, while the deep soils composed of clay, limestone and sand ensure freshness, tension and a fine savoury finish. The Bérèche winery tends these lands with great care to achieve a limited production.
How is it produced
Vinification begins with a slow fermentation in barrels, which imparts structure and precision. The Traditional Method continues with a long ageing on the lees for thirty-six months and the prise de mousse under cork, a process that enriches the aromatic complexity and refines the bubbles. The absence of residual sugars defines an Extra Brut profile that is essential and vertical. At the table, the savoury finish perfectly enhances shellfish, sushi, fried fish, cured meats and cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The historic Bérêche & Fils maison, active since 1847, signs this rare expression from the left bank of the Marne Valley. Produced from old vines of 52 years cultivated in Mareuil-le-Port, this refined Blanc de Noirs is born from a slow fermentation in barrique and a meticulous ageing of 36 months on the lees. An exceptional vintage AOC, offered in a precious limited edition of 2,851 bottles, which elevates the art of the Traditional Method, awarded 93 points by the prestigious Vinous critics.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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 Rive Gauche Extra Brut Millesime 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bereche |
| Story | History and Curiosities The historic Bérêche & Fils maison, active since 1847, signs this rare expression from the left bank of the Marne Valley. Produced from old vines of 52 years cultivated in Mareuil-le-Port, this refined Blanc de Noirs is born from a slow fermentation in barrique and a meticulous ageing of 36 months on the lees. An exceptional vintage AOC, offered in a precious limited edition of 2,851 bottles, which elevates the art of the Traditional Method, awarded 93 points by the prestigious Vinous critics. |
| Origin | Marne Valley left bank, Mareuil le Port, Maisoncelle parcel, Côte aux Chataîgniers |
| Soil composition | Deep, clayey, calcareous, sandy. |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Fermentation takes place slowly in barriques. |
| Aging | 36 months on the lees in the cellar on racks, disgorgement under cork. |
| Year production | 2851 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |