The Champagne Bérêche et Fils Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV (Base 2022, Disgorged June 2025) is a beautifully layered and intensely characterful grower Champagne from one of the region’s most admired artisanal producers. Produced from old-vine parcels across Ludes, Ormes and Mareuil-le-Port, the wine blends Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier with extended lees ageing and no filtration, preserving both texture and vineyard expression. The nose reveals lemon zest, baked apple and pear layered alongside toasted brioche, roasted almond and subtle smoky mineral notes, giving the wine remarkable complexity and depth.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with exceptionally fine mousse, vibrant natural acidity and a deep saline mineral core. Layers of citrus, orchard fruit and savoury lees complexity are balanced by chalky tension and gentle oxidative nuance, finishing dry, textured and beautifully persistent with impressive energy and structure. The non-filtrée bottling style adds additional richness and detail without compromising freshness or precision.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The Champagne Bérêche et Fils Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV is a superb grower Champagne — savoury, mineral and beautifully complex with outstanding texture and finesse. Perfect with oysters, roast chicken, scallops, charcuterie or aged hard cheeses. Enjoy now or cellar comfortably through 2038+.
