Bereche Brut Reserve

In the glass

Aroma: citrus, orchard fruit, white flowers, subtle toast

Palate: fine chalk, saline drive, vinous depth, long finish

Bereche's terroir-driven non-vintage: citrus and orchard fruit over white flowers and subtle toast, with fine chalk, saline drive and a vinous depth from low dosage and extended ageing.

What it pairs with

• Oysters Find oysters on TableJourney →
  Saline chalk drive meets the brine of oysters.
• Roast chicken Find roast chicken on TableJourney →
  Vinous depth meets roasted poultry.
• Goat cheese
  Citrus and chalk balance fresh cheese.

History

The Brut Reserve is Bereche's low-dosage, extended-aged non-vintage, the wine that helped build the Ludes estate's modern reputation under brothers Raphael and Vincent.

1. 1847 — Bereche family establishes the estate at Ludes

Facts

Producer

Champagne Bereche et Fils

Grapes

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier

Classification

AOC Champagne

Oak

Part oak; low dosage; extended lees ageing; reserve wines

ABV

12.0%

Price

EUR 55 to 80 at retail

Drinking window

now to 10 from release

First vintage

1847

Scores

• Vinous 91

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