Bérêche et Fils Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV

Masterful 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.

Non 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).

96 Points – The Weekend Australian (Nick Ryan)

Ludes, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France

$170 a bottle (on sale from $175)
Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée • Bérêche et Fils • Montagne de Reims

"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."

About Non Filtrée

Non 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.

The Bérêche et Fils Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of Champagne's most celebrated family grower-producers:

• Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Non Filtrée NV — 96pts The Weekend Australian. Old-vine, unfiltered, multi-variety entry point. $170.
• Grand Cru Aÿ 2017 — 97+ pts Vinous. Single-village vintage Champagne from one of Champagne's most celebrated Grand Cru villages. $570.

About Bérêche et Fils

Bérêche 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.

Winemaking

The 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.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Bright golden straw with fine, persistent bubbles — luminous and vibrant, with the slight natural haze of an unfiltered Champagne.

Aroma:
Complex and authentically expressive with:

• orchard fruit, citrus peel and almond — from old-vine Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier
• fresh herbs and chalky minerality — the terroir transparency of minimal intervention
• brioche and subtle spice — from extended lees aging
• the depth and concentration of old-vine character

Grower 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.

Palate:
Structured and textural with remarkable depth.
Expect layers of:

• pear, baked apple and citrus
• brioche and subtle spice
• almond and fresh herbs
• chalky mineral character and old-vine concentration
• vibrant acidity delivering extraordinary energy, purity and length

The 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.

Finish:
Long, mineral-driven and energetic with exceptional purity, vibrancy and the extraordinary depth that defines great old-vine grower Champagne.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – The Weekend Australian (Nick Ryan)

Wine Details

• Style: Non-Vintage Brut
• Blend: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier (Vieilles Vignes)
• Style: Unfiltered (Non Filtrée), native yeasts, extended lees aging
• Region: Ludes, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
• Producer: Bérêche et Fils
• Winemakers: Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030 (best enjoyed fresh; designed for current drinking)

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters and fine seafood
• Lobster and shellfish
• Roast poultry and creamy risottos
• Aged Comté and soft bloomy-rind cheeses
• Celebratory dinners and gourmet occasions
• As a sophisticated aperitif

Why We Love It

This is masterful grower Champagne from one of Champagne's most celebrated and respected family producers — old-vine, unfiltered, native yeast, extended lees aging. Everything Bérêche et Fils stands for in one bottle. 96 points The Weekend Australian.
At $170 (on sale from $175), it delivers outstanding grower Champagne character and the perfect introduction to the Bérêche et Fils range.

Start here — then explore the Grand Cru Aÿ above.