COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Bérêche & Fils
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne Bérêche & Fils, established in 1847 in the Premier Cru village of Ludes, is currently managed by brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche. Since taking over in 2004, they have elevated the estate to cult status among grower-producers. The Brut Réserve is their signature non-vintage cuvée, representing a meticulous blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier sourced from premier and grand cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne. Rather than treating this entry-level wine as an afterthought, the Bérêche brothers apply the same micro-precision and high-quality standards here as they do for their rarest single-vineyard bottlings, making it a benchmark for artisanal Champagne.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1847, Bérêche & Fils is run by brothers Raphaël and Vincent, who transformed it into a cult-status grower-producer.
Fact 02
The estate completely eliminated chemical herbicides and pesticides in 2002, opting for manual and lightweight tractor tilling.
Fact 03
To preserve maximum freshness and structural longevity, Bérêche strictly avoids malolactic fermentation for this cuvée.
Fact 04
The Brut Réserve incorporates a high proportion of reserve wines, up to 45%, including a perpetual reserve for deep complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Brut Réserve is defined by low-intervention, traditional methods. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand and only the first press (the cuvée) is used, completely excluding the lower-acid tail pressings. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, with approximately 70% to 80% of the wine vinified in oak casks of varying sizes, while the remainder is kept in small tanks to preserve freshness. Malolactic fermentation is strictly blocked to maintain the wine's vibrant natural acidity. The final blend incorporates 35% to 45% reserve wines to ensure depth and consistency. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, then aged on its lees under crown cap for 24 to 36 months before manual disgorgement.
