Bereche
Champagne AY Grand Cru Extra Brut Millesime 2017
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 75% Pinot Nero, 25% Chardonnay |
| Aging | On the lees, 78 months in the cellar. |
- Millesimato 2017: Extra Brut Sparkling Wine, Traditional Method, 12.5% vol, 0.75 l
- Blend: 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay from 40-year-old vineyards
- Grand Cru Origin: Aÿ, chalky soils of the Grande Vallée de la Marne
- Ageing: slow fermentation in barrique and 78 months on the lees in the cellar
- Tasting: hints of red fruits and mineral notes; powerful, structured and spicy flavour
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Bereche Champagne AY Grand Cru Extra Brut is a broad and structured wine. Crafted using the Traditional Method, this blend combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. In the glass, it appears bright, with golden highlights and a fine perlage. The bouquet is rich, with notes of red fruits integrated with a pronounced chalky component. On the palate, it offers a powerful and dry sip, with no residual sugars, finishing with elegant spicy nuances.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Champagne region, in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. The grapes come from the commune of Aÿ, classified as Grand Cru, from the Brise Pot and Froide Terre parcels. The forty-year-old vines sink their roots into poor soil, with a cultivable layer of only thirty centimetres resting on the characteristic Campanian chalk. This geological matrix enhances the Champagne, encouraging low yields and imparting a taut and distinct minerality.
How it is produced
Vinification requires meticulous timing. The slow fermentation takes place in barrels, increasing aromatic complexity and maintaining a dry style. The subsequent prise de mousse according to the Traditional Method involves a long ageing on the lees for seventy-eight months. This period of rest in the cellar is fundamental to achieving the elegant fineness of the perlage and a profound evolution of the aromatic bouquet.
History and Curiosities
The historic Maison Bérèche, founded in 1847, celebrates its tradition with this 2017 Vintage, a prestigious Extra Brut produced in only 2,696 bottles. The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes come from forty-year-old vines rooted in the chalky soils of Aÿ. The meticulous slow fermentation in barrique and the long ageing of 78 months on the lees give this Champagne an exceptional structure. Free from residual sugars and awarded 93 points by Vinous, this wine represents a true masterpiece of pure elegance.
Awards
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2017
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 AY Grand Cru Extra Brut Millesime 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 75% Pinot Nero, 25% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bereche |
| Story | History and Curiosities The historic Maison Bérèche, founded in 1847, celebrates its tradition with this 2017 Vintage, a prestigious Extra Brut produced in only 2,696 bottles. The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes come from forty-year-old vines rooted in the chalky soils of Aÿ. The meticulous slow fermentation in barrique and the long ageing of 78 months on the lees give this Champagne an exceptional structure. Free from residual sugars and awarded 93 points by Vinous, this wine represents a true masterpiece of pure elegance. |
| Origin | Grande Vallée de la Marne, Aÿ (Champagne), Brise Pot and Froide Terre parcels |
| Soil composition | A maximum of 30 cm of cultivable soil is found on Campanian chalk. Poor soil. |
| Production technique | Metodo classico; fermentazione lenta in barrique; affinamento sui lieviti per 78 mesi |
| Wine making | Slow fermentation in barriques. Ageing on the lees for 78 months in the cellar. |
| Aging | On the lees, 78 months in the cellar. |
| Year production | 2696 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |