Bereche Champagne Brut Reserve NV

- 90 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (11/2020): "The NV Brut Réserve is a pretty, open-knit wine. In this release, the Brut Réserve is a bit subdued and not quite as expansive as it can be. Dried orchard fruit, spice and crushed flowers linger on the soft finish. I have seen the Brut Réserve develop nicely for years in bottle post-disgorgement, but I would not push my luck here. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: November, 2019."

- 3* EICHELMANN: "Der Brut Reserve besteht aus 35 Prozent Meunier, 35 Prozent Pinot Noir und 30 Prozent Chardonnay, enthält 30 Prozent Reserveweinen der vorausgegangenen Jahre, die in Form einer Reserve Perpetuelle in Halbstückfässern aufbewahrt werden, etwa 60 Prozent des Weines wird im Holz ausgebaut. Von der Montagne de Reims stammen Chardonnay und Pinot Noir aus Ludes (Les Hautes Plantes, Champs des Dames, St. Mards, Les Vignes Saint-Jean, Les Noues) und Ormes Les MOntees), ein klein wenig aus Trepail, aus dem Marnetal kommen Pinot Meunier und Chardonnay aus Mareuil-le-Port (Les Mizis, Maisoncelle, La Cote aux Chataigniers). Er bleibt mindestens zwei Jahre auf der Hefe, die Dosage beträgt 7 Gramm. Er zeigt feine rauchige Noten im Bouquet, schöne Frische, ist kompakt im Mund, klar, lebhaft, frisch und zupackend."

- 92 Punkte WINESPECTATOR: "Richly spiced and mouthwatering, this firm Champagne carries flavors of currant, bread dough, golden raisin, smoked almond and lemon confit on a lively bead. Features a long, lasting, graphite-tinged finish. Disgorged December 2013. Drink now through 2021. 5,000 cases made."

- Parkers WINE ADVOCATE: "The NV Brut Reserve is a very pretty, silky wine graced with dried apricots, dried peaches, flowers, and spices. Soft and enveloping through to the finish, the Brut Reserve impresses for its overall balance and finesse. The aromas and flavors are just a touch forward, suggesting the wine is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. The Brut Reserve is roughly equal parts Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, based on the 2009 vintage (with the addition of 30% reserve wines) aged half in oak and half in steel. Dosage was 8 grams per liter. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015."

- 95 Punkte TYSON STELZER The Champagne Guide

- 92 Punkte VINOUS Antonio Galloni: "The NV Brut Réserve from the Bérêche family is a recent disgorgement based on the 2014 vintage. As always, the Brut Réserve is rich, creamy and inviting, all qualities that make it an excellent choice for drinking upon release. That said, the Brut Réserve also has a track record of aging gracefully. Dried pear, hazelnut, spice and dried flowers build into the voluptuous, resonant finish. Bérêche's Brut Réserve is one of the finest grower Champagnes readers will find in its price range. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2016."

- 95 Punkte TYSON STELZER The Champagne Guide: "Bereche admits that this is his most difficult wine to make, with an aspiration of richness, finesse, chalk minerality, creamy texture and a clean, bright finish. He has pulled this off as brilliantly as I have ever seen it with the 2013 base. To achieve such impeccable expression of red berry fruits, stone fruits and citrus even with a majority of barrel fermentation is a feat few in Champagne can achieve. Bereche melds all this seamlessly with nuances of toast and almonds from lees age, contrasting with bright malic acidity and softly mineral chalk texture, finishing with wonderful, lingering, bright red cherry fruit and the energy to age confidently for the short term."

- 92 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley: "The latest release of the NV Brut Réserve was disgorged in October 2019 with seven grams per liter dosage, and it's based on the 2017 vintage. Exhibiting a glass bouquet of citrus oil, oyster shell, fresh peach and toasted nuts, it's medium to full-bodied, racy and tensile, with lovely depth and concentration, fine energy and a long, penetrating finish."

-  92 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK, Audrey Frick: „The current release of the NV Champagne Brut Reserve is based on the 2019 vintage. It is roughly equal parts Chardonnay, Meunier, and Pinot Noir, with 35% reserve wine blended in. Fruity, floral, and open, with notes of fresh citrus blossoms, orchard fruits, and fresh bread, the palate is generous and approachable, with apricot, berries, and a lightly savory broth. This is consistently one of the best entry wines that versatile enough to drink alone or to accompany a meal.“ Drink 2022-2030.

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