Bereche Brut Reserve Base 2022

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

"The NV Brut Réserve is the foundational wine at Bérêche, and the latest release is based on the 2022 vintage, incorporating a 40% perpetual reserve component, uniting the freshness of the northern slopes and the maturity of the hot, dry vintage. Fruit for this wine comes from vineyard sites across the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de Marne, and the Champagne was disgorged in October 2024 with six grams per liter dosage. Bursting from the glass with aromas of nectarine, orange zest and brioche, it's medium- to full-bodied and ample, with considerable density, underpinned by racy acidity and concluding with a chalky finish. The Brut Réserve has seen the most refinements in recent years as it no longer incorporates tailles and now features Chardonnay from Trépail; technically, this means that the pH is lower and the acidity is higher. It’s one of the most reliable entry-level NV bottlings on the market." - 92 PTS, WINE ADVOCATE

DISTRIBUTOR NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “Blended from ~1/3 each Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier from the estate's holdings. Average vine age exceeds 38 years old. The base wine is supplemented by ~35% reserve wine. Aged 2-3 years before disgorgement, and dosed around 7g/l.”