Boonen Meunier Fils
M. Haslinger & Fils
Épernay Brut Champagne Blend
Pale lemon in color.
Nose of citrus, yeast, brioche, spices, sea salt, minerals and green apples.
Medium bodied with high acidity.
Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, citrus, green apples, herbs, yeast, sea salt and spices.
This is a nice entry level Champagne. Tangy and spicy. Good by itself and better with food.
Needs 30 minutes to open up properly.
A blend of 46% Pinot Noir, 37% Pinot Meunier and 17% Chardonnay.
12% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$35. — 2 years ago
Ariston Fils
Aspasie Cepages d'Antan Brut Champagne Blend
The Ariston Aspasie Cépages d'Antan is a blend of one grape that is nearly extinct in Champagne, Petit Meslier and two rare grapes that get blended into Champagne. It parses into 40% Petit Meslier, 40% Arbanne, and 20% Pinot Blanc. None of the three main grapes; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier
Crazy good body and super soft mouthfeel. There is soft precision in the palate. Excellent micro oxygenation. Shades of the 2007 Taittinger Comte’s. Leads with the white citruses.- lime, lemon, grapefruit, kiwi, some pineapple juice, tropical green melon, what softer than soft powdery chalkiness, limestone, volcanics just as soft, spring flowers for days, perfect acidy and a purely beautifully balanced, knitted, length that has length and a singing finish that goes on and on. @ K&L Champagne tasting. — 2 years ago
Bereche et Fils
Brut Reserve Champagne Blend
La paulee mex daniel eric — 3 months ago
Bérêche & Fils
Rive Gauche Meunier Champagne 2020
Depth & personality abound as this wine gives a sensory voice to the left bank (‘rive gauche’, south side) of the Marne River, which meanders its way through the Vallée de la Marne region of Champagne…
It’s not very common to find a mono cru (single village) from this part of Champagne, so it was exciting to sip & explore it with intention🥂
It was made exclusively from Meunier (the king of the Marne Valley), grown on old vines (54+ years in age) in the village of Mareuil le Port, made into a blend of the ‘Maisoncelle’ & ‘La Côte aux Châtaigners’ vineyards, in particular.
As a vintage wine, it aged 36 months (disgorged by hand in November 2023), adopting quintessential autolytic notes of pastry, graham cracker pie crust, bread dough, almond paste, nougat, and toasted hazelnut.
The aromas & flavors have notably autumnal characteristics resembling apple cider, cinnamon apple crumble, red apple skin, baked pear, nutmeg, cardamom, white blossom, lemon zest, fruit cake, & cherry preserves. These are balanced by a chalky, mineral spine of wet stones, saline, & oyster shell.
Despite its confectionery qualities, this wine is totally dry; it’s extra brut with only 2 g/l of dosage (added sugar) with a mouth-watering acidity, adding lift, cutting through the creamy mousse, with a persistent & polished finish, performing a series of pirouettes before its final plié.
Cheers to wines with soul & authenticity! — 10 months ago
Serveaux Fils
Brut Champagne Cuvée Pinot Meunier
Absolutely wonderful. Aromas of bright apple, lemon, and just... fresh. Having with almonds and a thriller novel. — 3 years ago
Willie Carter
One of the most genuinely delightful champagnes I’ve tasted in forever. Such great vim and vigor shown here. A deep, golden color in the glass with pleasant perlage. The nose is immediately charming with an abundance of crisp green apples and roasted nuts. Mild spices with red cherries for days along with the customary bread aromas.
If pure Meunier champagnes have no fans, then I am dead. As expected, Bereche offers one of the finest expressions of the grape. Electric and alive with just the right acidity and intense minerality running throughout. Very expressive with nice depth at this early stage in its life. The palate displays more brioche and apple notes. Almonds, cherries, and a slight touch of lemon zest. One of the most interesting wines I’ve had in a while and utterly delicious. — a month ago