Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course several hours. The “Brut Réserve”pours a straw color with medium viscosity, and a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing. Initially, very autolytic with a toasted brioche nose that seemed to overwhelm other characteristics. Over the course of 30min however, this balanced out with the fruit and the nose became much fresher with fascinating notes of quince, kumquat, lemon meringue, cashews, chalky minerals along with freshly baked croissant. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finishes is medium+ with a slightly chalky finish. A tremendous non-vintage champagne. Disgorged 12/20
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course several hours. The “Brut Réserve”pours a straw color with medium viscosity, and a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing. Initially, very autolytic with a toasted brioche nose that seemed to overwhelm other characteristics. Over the course of 30min however, this balanced out with the fruit and the nose became much fresher with fascinating notes of quince, kumquat, lemon meringue, cashews, chalky minerals along with freshly baked croissant. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finishes is medium+ with a slightly chalky finish. A tremendous non-vintage champagne. Disgorged 12/20
Aug 7th, 2024Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. Bérêche’s “Brut Réserve” continues to be the benchmark for standard NV’s. This bottle pours a beautiful burnished gold color with a persistent, fine mousse. A mix of bright red raspberries, peach, lemons, light brioche and chalky minerals. Rich, yet zippy. Round, yet laser focused. Finish is long. Superb balanced. The kind of Champagne that spoils you. Disgorged 12/2020; 7g/L dosage.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. Bérêche’s “Brut Réserve” continues to be the benchmark for standard NV’s. This bottle pours a beautiful burnished gold color with a persistent, fine mousse. A mix of bright red raspberries, peach, lemons, light brioche and chalky minerals. Rich, yet zippy. Round, yet laser focused. Finish is long. Superb balanced. The kind of Champagne that spoils you. Disgorged 12/2020; 7g/L dosage.
Oct 29th, 2023
Crisp, apricot, slight sweetness. Very enjoyable
Crisp, apricot, slight sweetness. Very enjoyable
Jan 21st, 2023
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
