From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour
Join a scenic tour of the Champagne region starting from Reims. Explore the village of Hautvillers and visit 2 family-run wineries to learn about the Champagne-making ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 10 years from release.
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Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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 Saline chalk drive meets the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Roast chicken Vinous depth meets roasted poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →Find roast chicken on TableJourney →
- Goat cheese Citrus and chalk balance fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
Chaource
Our pick A non-vintage brut Champagne's high acidity and fine mousse cut through Chaource's salted, creamy paste and leave its mushroom and hazelnut clear. The cheese comes from the Aube, which also grows Champagne.
Brie de Meaux
Our pick A non-vintage brut's acidity and bubbles cut Brie de Meaux's butter and cream and leave its hazelnut clear, so each bite of the rich, supple paste stays fresh.
How to serve Bereche Brut Reserve
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Roast chicken, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 1847Bereche family establishes the estate at Ludes
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Bereche et Fils · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Bereche Brut Reserve
What does Bereche Brut Reserve taste like?
On the nose, citrus, orchard fruit, white flowers, subtle toast. On the palate, fine chalk, saline drive, vinous depth, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a 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.
When should I drink Bereche Brut Reserve?
Drink now to 10 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bereche Brut Reserve?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken and Goat cheese. Saline chalk drive meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Bereche Brut Reserve?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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