Rilly-La-Montagne 1er Cru Extra-Brut Bérêche et Fils 2017

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Rilly-La-Montagne 1er Cru Extra-Brut Bérêche et Fils 2017

The wine

Produced in limited quantities, this Blanc de noirs is great for keeping. Slightly austere when young, over time it unfurls a perfect balance between the density of the aromas and the minerality of its terroir. It will be perfect when paired with tender and flavoursome dishes.

Bérêche et Fils has been a well-established maison since the 19th century. The Bérêche brothers, Raphaël (winemaker) and Vincent (head of the vineyard) strive to produce champagne with personality, from top plot selections and the most natural winemaking possible. The family domain has existed since the 18th century, but it is these two brothers who have raised it to the top of the Champagne vineyards. In addition to the Bérêche et fils family domain, the two brothers have created a trading structure called Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche. This division is very rare in Champagne where the maisons usually mix the lands and their own purchases. The grapes are selected with the greatest attention: the soils are ploughed, substances are banned and barrel aging is proudly supported. The range is around the Côte, Montagne and Vallée in the name of the three great sub-regions of Champagne followed by the name of the terroir. The two brothers have tasted hundreds of samples to achieve 6 cuvées of excellence. A domain which is a point of reference and a safe bet.