Non-vintage Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 5% Coteaux Champenois from old vines in Ormes
Region Champagne
Soil Sand, Limestone and chalk; deeper soil than in ludes
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels 350 L barrels, 2–7 years old
Production Details The historical non-vintage distributor sheet reports approximate dosage of 4 g/L and approximate production of 450 cases. These approximate figures are retained as qualified text rather than exact canonical numeric facts.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 75% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 5% red wine from Ormes
Region Champagne
Soil Well-drained, Light sandy soil over deep chalk
Orientation South-Facing Hillside
Sites Single 3 ha Les Montées plot in Ormes, Montagne de Reims
Vine Age 55
Production Volume 6,600 bottles
Bottles6,600
Magnums340
Production Details The producer records 36 months in the cellar, while the distributor describes the same duration as three years on the lees.
Tasting Notes Fine and vibrant Pinot character, developing cherry aromas with maturity; red berries, spice, citrus and flowers, with a dry, elegant, pure and complex palate.
Food Pairing Serve as an aperitif or with cleanly flavoured fish and seafood dishes, or cold meat dishes such as vitello tonnato.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 75% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 5% Ormes red wine
Classification Extra-Brut
Region Champagne
Soil Light, Sandy soil
Orientation South-Facing Hillside
Sites Single 3 ha Les Montées plot in Ormes, Montagne de Reims
Vine Age 53
Production Volume 6,479 bottles
Bottles6,479
Magnums303
Production Details The Antonio Galloni review reproduced by the producer reports 3 g/L dosage and a February 2024 disgorgement for the reviewed 2020 release; these release-context observations are not generalized into vintage-wide dosage or disgorgement fields.
Tasting Notes Crushed red berries, white pepper, mint, cranberry and floral notes; nuanced, delineated, deep and layered despite its light colour.
Critics Ratings 92
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2016 Technical Specifications
Region Champagne
Tasting Notes William Kelley described raspberry, peach and orange-oil aromas with a lively, expressive palate and chalky grip. Bernard Burtschy described strawberry and floral aromas, an airy and graceful palate, freshness and unobtrusive oak.
Critics Ratings 93
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Producer Information
Website
Address
33 Route de Louvois, 51500 Le Craon de Ludes, France
Phone
+33 3 26 61 13 28
Email
Owner
Vincent and Raphaël Bérêche
Cellarmaster
Vincent and Raphaël Bérêche