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Bereche Rive Gauche Extra Brut 2021

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75 cl

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£83.00
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Established in 1847, Bérêche et Fils has been dedicated to crafting intricate, terroir-focused wines for over a century and a half. Today, the domain is in the capable hands of the young and innovative duo, Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche. They oversee nine hectares of vineyards that are meticulously cultivated without chemicals, embracing manual methods and applying biodynamic practices. `Rive Gauche` is made exclusively from Pinot Meunier, from vines planted in 1969. Described by the producers as a “gourmet cuvée” the wine is almost salmon in colour with and exudes purity and elegance with its chalky character and layers of complexity. A blanc de noirs like no other.
94 Vinous
The 2020 Extra-Brut Rive Gauche (100% Pinot Meunier) is exquisite. Subtle, nuanced and understated, the 2020 is all class. Pear, mint, spice, dried herbs, plum and kirsch are some of the many notes that grace this polished edition of Bérêche`s Rive Gauche. There are few Meuniers out there that are this elegant. The mousse is incredibly refined, and that really elevates the overall feel. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2023.

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Bérèche et Fils has a long history in Reims, having been established in Craon de Ludes in 1847. However it was not until brothers Vincent and Raphaël Bérêche took over the management of the house in 2004 that its reputation began to soar. Their dedicated and at times innovative work has ensured that Champagne Bérêche is one of the most talked about grower-producers in the region.

Vincent and Raphaël source exclusively organically farmed fruit mainly from their home terroir in the 1er Cru Ludes, along with Ormes (Petite Montagne) and Mareuil-le-Port (Vallée de la Marne), as well as isolated parcels in Trépail, Rilly-la-Montagne, and Chigny-les-Roses, and the Grand Crus of Mailly, Ambonnay and Aÿ. From a total of 20 parcels the brothers produce a total of nine Champagnes and one still Coteaux Champenois.

Grapes are hand harvested on a plot by plot basis and each vineyard parcel is vinified and aged individually. In the cellar, extended oak ageing and cork closures are employed to add depth and flavour to the wines. The house style is complex, concentrated and textured, yet with a precision and laser focus. In 2013, the brothers also launched a mini-project (now ended) called Raphaël & Vincent Bérêche Crus Sélectionnés, through which they bought wines from top 1er and Grand Cru growers and experimented with extended ageing 'sur lattes’.

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