Bereche Le Cran Extra Brut 2017

Bereche Le Cran Extra Brut 2017

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  • Vinous rating 93
  • Robert Parker rating 92
Bereche Le Cran Extra Brut 2017
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HED29695

75 cl

12.5%
£145.00
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Bereche Le Cran Extra Brut 2017 is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from the renowned vineyards located in Ludes, a key area within the Montagne de Reims. The wine showcases a defined minerality attributed to the region`s chalky soils, imparting a distinctive salinity. This cuvée reflects the Bereche family`s commitment to traditional Champagne methods since 1847. Each vintage expresses the unique terroir, and the 2017 offering is no exception, revealing a taut structure and layered complexity.
93 Vinous
The 2017 Extra-Brut Le Cran is a bit soft in this release. Apricot, chamomile, dried flowers and spice open first, followed by tropical overtones and a kiss of reduction. Overall, this is a fine effort in a very challenging vintage. Antonio Galloni8th April 2025
92 Robert Parker
The 2017 Le Cran Ludes Premier Cru, produced from equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from three parcels in Ludes, is typically among the most dependable offerings from Bérêche. The vines, rooted in shallow soils with a mere 30 centimeters of topsoil above chalk bedrock, benefit from both western and eastern exposures. Disgorged in July 2024 with a dosage of three grams per liter, the wine opens with an expressive bouquet of pear, honeysuckle and rye bread, mingling with toasted nuts and exotic fruit. On the palate, it is generous and charming, marked by tangy acidity and a vivid saline touch. While it doesn’t quite attain the crystalline purity and precision of Le Cran in less disease-challenged vintages—2017 being particularly difficult for Pinot Noir—it nonetheless represents a commendable achievement. - Kristaps Karklins

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