{"title":"Bérêche et Fils Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bereche-et-fils-brut-reserve-vieilles-vignes-non-filtree-nv-96-nr","title":"Bérêche et Fils Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMasterful grower Champagne — and the most accessible expression from one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected family producers. The Bérêche et Fils Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV is a non-vintage Champagne of extraordinary authenticity, precision and old-vine character — crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from old vines, unfiltered to preserve texture and complexity, with native yeast fermentation and extended lees aging delivering a Champagne of remarkable depth, vibrancy and terroir transparency.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon Filtrée — unfiltered, a rare and distinctive winemaking statement that preserves the wine's extraordinary texture and complexity. Vieilles Vignes — old vines, delivering concentration and depth that younger vines cannot match. From Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche — the Bérêche family has been farming in Champagne since 1847, based in Ludes on the Montagne de Reims. 96 points The Weekend Australian — outstanding value at $170 (on sale from $175).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – The Weekend Australian (Nick Ryan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLudes, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$170 a bottle (on sale from $175)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée • Bérêche et Fils • Montagne de Reims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Non Filtrée — unfiltered, a rare and distinctive winemaking statement. Vieilles Vignes — old vines. Bérêche et Fils' entry-level NV of extraordinary authenticity, precision and old-vine character. 96 points.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Non Filtrée\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon Filtrée — unfiltered — is a rare and distinctive winemaking statement in Champagne. Most Champagne is filtered before disgorgement to ensure clarity and consistency; Bérêche et Fils' decision to leave this wine unfiltered is a statement of extraordinary commitment to preserving the wine's natural texture, complexity and terroir expression. The result is a Champagne of remarkable depth, vibrancy and authenticity — slightly less brilliant in appearance than a filtered Champagne, but extraordinary in texture and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bérêche et Fils Range at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo extraordinary expressions from one of Champagne's most celebrated family grower-producers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV\u003c\/strong\u003e — 96pts The Weekend Australian. Old-vine, unfiltered, multi-variety entry point. $170.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru Aÿ 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e — 97+ pts Vinous. Single-village vintage Champagne from one of Champagne's most celebrated Grand Cru villages. $570.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bérêche et Fils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBérêche et Fils is one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected family grower-producers — the Bérêche family has been farming in Champagne since 1847, now run by brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche from their base in Ludes on the Montagne de Reims. Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche have elevated the estate's reputation through biodynamic practices, restrained minimal-intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard care — producing Champagnes of extraordinary authenticity, finesse and terroir transparency that are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée is a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from old vines (Vieilles Vignes). Fermentation takes place with native yeasts and minimal intervention. The wine undergoes extended lees aging for richness and depth, and is bottled unfiltered (Non Filtrée) to preserve its extraordinary texture and complexity — a winemaking philosophy of extraordinary integrity and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright golden straw with fine, persistent bubbles — luminous and vibrant, with the slight natural haze of an unfiltered Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex and authentically expressive with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorchard fruit, citrus peel and almond — from old-vine Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efresh herbs and chalky minerality — the terroir transparency of minimal intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrioche and subtle spice — from extended lees aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe depth and concentration of old-vine character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower Champagne of extraordinary aromatic complexity — the old-vine depth and native yeast authenticity of Bérêche et Fils' winemaking beautifully integrated with the brioche richness of extended lees aging and the chalky mineral character of Montagne de Reims terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStructured and textural with remarkable depth.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epear, baked apple and citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrioche and subtle spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealmond and fresh herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echalky mineral character and old-vine concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evibrant acidity delivering extraordinary energy, purity and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers old-vine richness with unfiltered texture, combining Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking with Montagne de Reims terroir and the extended lees aging that defines great Bérêche et Fils Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, mineral-driven and energetic with exceptional purity, vibrancy and the extraordinary depth that defines great old-vine grower Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts – The Weekend Australian (Nick Ryan)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Vintage Brut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier (Vieilles Vignes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfiltered (Non Filtrée), native yeasts, extended lees aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ludes, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bérêche et Fils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now – 2030 (best enjoyed fresh; designed for current drinking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters and fine seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster and shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast poultry and creamy risottos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Comté and soft bloomy-rind cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebratory dinners and gourmet occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a sophisticated aperitif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is masterful grower Champagne from one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected family producers — old-vine, unfiltered, native yeast, extended lees aging. 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The 2017 Bérêche et Fils Grand Cru Aÿ represents the pinnacle of family grower Champagne craftsmanship — a wine of extraordinary depth, structure and Pinot Noir intensity, expressing the unique terroir of Aÿ with the precision and care that has made Bérêche et Fils one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected artisanal producers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche — the Bérêche family has been farming in Champagne since 1847, now producing wines of extraordinary quality and terroir expression through minimal intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard management. Aÿ — one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Grand Cru villages, renowned for producing some of the region's most powerful and expressive Pinot Noir-based Champagnes. 97+ points and outstanding value at $570 (on sale from $610).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAÿ, Grand Cru, Champagne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$570 a bottle (on sale from $610)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru Aÿ • Bérêche et Fils • Aÿ • Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Aÿ — one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Grand Cru villages. Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche's 2017 expression of Aÿ's extraordinary Pinot Noir terroir — 97+ points and artisanal excellence at $570.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Aÿ Grand Cru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAÿ is one of Champagne's most celebrated and historic Grand Cru villages — situated on the right bank of the Marne, renowned for producing some of the region's most powerful, structured and expressive Pinot Noir-based Champagnes. The village's south-facing slopes, chalky soils and exceptional sun exposure produce Pinot Noir of extraordinary concentration, depth and complexity — the foundation of some of Champagne's greatest and most age-worthy wines. Bérêche et Fils's Grand Cru Aÿ is a wine of extraordinary terroir expression — 97+ points and one of the most compelling Grand Cru Aÿ expressions available in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Bérêche et Fils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBérêche et Fils is one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected family grower-producers — the Bérêche family has been farming in Champagne since 1847, now run by brothers Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche with a singular focus on expressing the extraordinary terroir of their Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards through minimal intervention winemaking of the highest quality. Meticulous vineyard management, extended lees aging and a deep respect for terroir have established Bérêche et Fils as one of Champagne's most exciting and celebrated artisanal producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful golden with fine, persistent bubbles creating an elegant and lively mousse — luminous, structured and deeply inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex and inviting with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eripe red fruits, cherry and strawberry — the hallmark of great Aÿ Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrioche, honey and toasted almonds — from extended lees aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle spice and gingerbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edistinctive chalky minerality from Aÿ's Grand Cru soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Aÿ Champagne of extraordinary aromatic complexity — the red fruit intensity and chalky mineral precision of Aÿ's Grand Cru Pinot Noir beautifully integrated with the brioche richness and toasted complexity of extended lees aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and structured with remarkable depth.\u003cbr\u003eExpect layers of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echerry, strawberry and citrus zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evanilla, gingerbread and toasted almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubtle smokiness and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edistinctive chalky minerality from Aÿ's Grand Cru soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexceptional structure delivering extraordinary tension, balance and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine delivers Pinot Noir richness with Grand Cru mineral precision, combining Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking with Aÿ's extraordinary Grand Cru terroir and the extended lees aging that defines great Bérêche et Fils Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and satisfying with lingering red fruit, toasted almonds and the distinctive smokiness and chalky minerality that speaks to its Grand Cru Aÿ origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ pts – Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly Pinot Noir with Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aÿ, Grand Cru, Champagne, 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