Description
Disgorged June 2024. This cuve has become synonymous with the extreme quality that can today be expected from Champagnes finest estates. The current release is based on the 2021 vintageandwas disgorged in June 2024. Due to the low yields of 2021, the new release comprises 55% fruit from the base vintage, with the balance from the two previous years. The blend is split between 35% Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims (specifically Ludes, TrpailandOrmes), 35% Chardonnay from sites across the Montagne de ReimsandValle de la Marne,and30% Meunier from Mareuil-le-Port in Valle de la Marne. LudesandTrpail provide the tension, offsetting the depthandtexture of the Marne fruitandreserve wines. The average vine age is 40 years.
The hard-harvested fruit ferments naturally in barrel before aging in barrelandtank. After bottling, the wine spends 36 monthssur lattesin the Brche cellar,andfinally, disgorgement by hand (!) with just over 5 g/L dosage. This is the kind of fastidious attention to detail you would expect from the finest prestige cuves,andit shines through in the quality of the wine. Antonio Galloni (Vinous) is spot-on when he writes: Although most readers probably associate Brche with some of their higher-end bottlings, the Brut Rserve is a real rock star. The style is tautandfocused; the wines natural densityandtexture are superbly balanced by crystalline acidityandsmoky mineral resonance. Simply, its one of the most compelling introductions to elite grower Champagne on the market.
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