Brut Réserve - Bérêche & Fils - 0,75L

A classic from Bérêche & Fils: precision, freshness, and a finely-chiselled expression of the Champagne terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Champagne
• Grape Variety: Approximately 40–50% Pinot Noir, 30–40% Pinot Meunier, 10–20% Chardonnay
• Vintage: Non-vintage (blend of several years)
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture
• Terroir: Hillsides of the Montagne de Reims and the Marne Valley
• Vinification & Ageing: Traditional vinification in stainless steel vats, aged on lees for 24 to 36 months
• Dosage: Brut (approx. 6 g/L)
• Alcohol: Around 12% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with golden highlights
• Nose: Fresh fruits (green apple, citrus), brioche, hazelnut, white flowers
• Palate: Fresh and structured, with flavours of crisp pear, citrus, clean minerality, and a silky texture
• Finish: Long and elegant, with notes of yeast and dried fruits

🍴 Food Pairings

🥂 Refined aperitifs
🐟 Seafood, grilled fish, sushi
🧀 Fresh cheeses like chèvre or brie
🥗 Light, vegetable-based dishes

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 9–10°C
• Decanting: Not recommended
• Opening time: 10–15 minutes before tasting

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Best enjoyed in its youth for its liveliness, or cellared until 2026–2027 to develop a rounder, more evolved character.

🏰 About the Domaine

Founded in 1847, Domaine Bérêche & Fils is now led by Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche, prominent figures in the new generation of Champagne growers. Through artisanal methods and a demanding, plot-by-plot approach, the domaine crafts champagnes of remarkable precision. The Brut Réserve is their flagship cuvée: a benchmark of balance between freshness, substance, and minerality.