Bérêche et Fils’ Brut Réserve is the benchmark non-vintage cuvée from one of Champagne’s most respected grower-producers, combining remarkable depth with the tension, precision and mineral drive that define the house style.

This release, disgorged in June 2025, is centred on the 2022 vintage, supported by reserve wines from previous years and a significant contribution from the estate’s perpetual reserve. The blend brings together 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 30% Meunier, sourced across the Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne, including vineyards in Ludes, Trépail, Ormes and Mareuil-le-Port. The vines average around 40 years of age, contributing concentration and impressive texture.

Fermentation takes place naturally in barrel, followed by élevage in a combination of barrel and tank and approximately 36 months ageing on lees. The wine is disgorged by hand and finished with a low dosage of around 5 g/L, preserving freshness, tension and its distinctly chalky character.

The 2022-based release is generous yet beautifully controlled, opening with nectarine, ripe citrus and orange zest, alongside brioche and subtle spice. There is impressive density through the palate, balanced by vibrant acidity and a fine mineral backbone. The finish is long, saline and chalk-driven, giving the wine both immediate appeal and serious structure.

Recent refinements to the cuvée, including greater use of Chardonnay from Trépail and the exclusion of tailles, have brought even greater freshness and precision. The result is an outstanding introduction to Bérêche: a non-vintage Champagne with the complexity, energy and detail of a far more ambitious wine.