Bérêche & Fils
Rilly-La-Montagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Pinot Noir
Champagne, France
Excellent. This had a hint of some oxidative notes, but had real depth and complexity. Enjoyed at Heirloom Cafe in SF. #heirloomcafe
Excellent. This had a hint of some oxidative notes, but had real depth and complexity. Enjoyed at Heirloom Cafe in SF. #heirloomcafe
Jul 19th, 2024
Very good re-entry into blanc de noirs, with the trademark tangy-ness evolved and a lasting mouth feel. Right up there with UC Maillons in terms of quality and relative value.
Very good re-entry into blanc de noirs, with the trademark tangy-ness evolved and a lasting mouth feel. Right up there with UC Maillons in terms of quality and relative value.
Jun 26th, 202117.5/20 (93/100) Золотистый цвет с легким медным оттенком. Аромат яблока, груши, персиков, дыни, бриоши и жареного ореха. Тельное с высокой кислотностью. Оттенок белого трюфеля во вкусе. Отлично!
17.5/20 (93/100) Золотистый цвет с легким медным оттенком. Аромат яблока, груши, персиков, дыни, бриоши и жареного ореха. Тельное с высокой кислотностью. Оттенок белого трюфеля во вкусе. Отлично!
Jun 3rd, 2020
This one is a hidden gem, not officially rated as “golden” but just one fence to Chevalier-Montrachet! So we actually paid €350 instead of €2000 for this baby FYI
• Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Village: Puligny-Montrachet
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Style: extremely refined, mineral, powerful yet elegant
• Known for:
• razor-sharp minerality
• citrus, white flowers, toasted notes
• long aging potential (15–30+ years)
Hierarchy (the Montrachet slope)
From highest on the slope to lowest:
1. Chevalier-Montrachet – higher altitude, very mineral, elegant
2. Montrachet – considered the greatest, richest and most powerful
3. Bâtard-Montrachet – fuller and heavier
4. Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
5. Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet
Top producers
• Domaine Leflaive
• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
• Domaine Ramonet
• Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils
• Louis Jadot (very strong Chevalier-Montrachet “Les Demoiselles”)
• Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
• Domaine Niellon
Price range
Very high — typically €600 to €2,000+ per bottle, depending on producer and vintage.
This one is a hidden gem, not officially rated as “golden” but just one fence to Chevalier-Montrachet! So we actually paid €350 instead of €2000 for this baby FYI
• Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Village: Puligny-Montrachet
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Style: extremely refined, mineral, powerful yet elegant
• Known for:
• razor-sharp minerality
• citrus, white flowers, toasted notes
• long aging potential (15–30+ years)
Hierarchy (the Montrachet slope)
From highest on the slope to lowest:
1. Chevalier-Montrachet – higher altitude, very mineral, elegant
2. Montrachet – considered the greatest, richest and most powerful
3. Bâtard-Montrachet – fuller and heavier
4. Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
5. Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet
Top producers
• Domaine Leflaive
• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
• Domaine Ramonet
• Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils
• Louis Jadot (very strong Chevalier-Montrachet “Les Demoiselles”)
• Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
• Domaine Niellon
Price range
Very high — typically €600 to €2,000+ per bottle, depending on producer and vintage.
