Notes: Gault Millau 15.5/20, RVF 14/20
“A perfect balance of ripeness and dosage gives this bottle an elegant character. A mineral and very refined nose; and a palate that maintains the same spirit, with delicate, softly cushioned bubbles.” (Le Guide des Vins 2011 - Gault Millau). A true calling card for the estate, the Brut Réserve perfectly captures the spirit of a non-vintage brut—accessible and perfect for any occasion. Lively, supple, light, creamy, and delightfully rich, it features a very light dosage (9 g/L) that gives it a lovely finish. A must-try!
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Eye
beautiful straw-gold dress
Nose
powerful, with notes of yellow fruit and red fruit, along with a hint of cut hay
Palate
Full-bodied, with good texture and lovely wine-like character, and delicate, softly cushioned bubbles
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
and serve!
Drink starting at
2010
Drink before
2020
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster en apéritif, sur des viandes blanches, des poissons, des feuilletés... <br/>
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide): 3*Stars (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
“The Bérèches are committed to the traditions of their ‘forefathers’ (no chemical herbicides, no plowing, etc.), but they don’t hesitate to challenge themselves. Raphaël, Vincent, and their parents strive to remain true to what their approximately 9 hectares of vineyards—located largely on the Montagne de Reims and in the Marne Valley—have to offer.”
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2011 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
“Consistently recognized in our tastings over the past four years, this estate in the northwest of the Montagne de Reims stands out first and foremost for its respect for the grapes, which naturally leads to plot-by-plot selection and winemaking. While not yet certified organic, Raphaël Bérèche has avoided chemical weed control since 2004. He continues the barrel and demi-muid aging practices initiated by his father, Jean-Pierre, who released his first oak-aged cuvée (Reflet d’Antan) twenty years ago. On a terroir dominated by Pinot Noir and Meunier—varieties that naturally express themselves with great depth—the pursuit of ripeness is never achieved at the expense of tension on the palate. Dosages are light, or even nonexistent (the “Zéro” cuvée).”
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE A. Published on September 20, 2019
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