Champagne Bérêche et Fils Brut Reserve NV

Appellation: Ludes, Montagne de Reims, Rilly-la-Montagne, Vallée de la Marne, Mailly-Champagne, Aÿ, Cramant and Ambonnay

Proprietor: Raphael Bérêche & Vincent Bérêche

Year Founded: First bottled in 1928

Varietal/Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (about 1/3 of each variety and 35% reserve wine)

Vineyard Area: From mountain and valley sites of different exposures across the villages of Ludes, Ormes, Mareuil-le-port and Trépail — average age of the vines is 40+ years

Soil: Chalk and limestone of Ludes, sand, limestone and chalk of Ormes, limestone-clay Mareuil-le-port, and chalk and silex of Trépail.

Vinification: Slow fermentation in barrel and small vats on the lees

Maturation: 24-36 months