{"title":"Frerejean Frères","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrerejean Frères is a young Champagne house in Avize on the Côte des Blancs, founded by three brothers in 2005. The house style is dry and precise, with grapes from premier and grand cru villages and long ageing on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrerejean Frères: three brothers and a new house in Avize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Frerejean Frères was founded in 2005 by the brothers Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe Frerejean. Their mother is from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/taittinger\"\u003eTaittinger\u003c\/a\u003e family, and the brothers have always seen Champagne as home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house is in Avize, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, where \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e gives some of the region's most elegant and mineral wines. Most of the fruit comes from Avize and the surrounding villages, and the house works only with grapes from premier and grand cru vineyards, some from very old vines. Avize is itself one of the Côte des Blancs grand cru villages, known for Chardonnay with taut acidity and a chalky minerality that makes Champagne built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLong lees ageing and low dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets Frerejean Frères apart from many houses is time. The non-vintage wines spend at least five years on the lees and the vintage wines eight years or more. That long ageing brings depth, fine bubbles and notes of brioche and nuts, while the low dosage keeps the wines dry and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut Premier Cru is roughly half Chardonnay and half \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e and is the classic way into the house. The Extra Brut has even less dosage, and the Rosé Premier Cru shows the house style with red fruit. The Grande Réserve completes the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCuvée des Hussards and VV26\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuvée des Hussards is the house's vintage Champagne. It is around 85 percent Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize, Grauves and Chouilly and 15 percent Pinot Noir from Vertus, aged for more than eight years on the lees. The 2012 vintage is available here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVV26 is the prestige cuvée: pure Chardonnay from the grand cru villages of Cramant, Avize and Oger. The name refers to the old vines, the oldest planted in 1926. The base wine spends seven months in oak, and the Champagne is rich, deep and complex, with notes of nuts and spice. Instead of the usual wire muselet, the cork is held by an old-style metal clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e, or go straight to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-champagne\"\u003erosé Champagne\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrerejean Frères questions and answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Frerejean Frères connected to Taittinger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough family, yes. The brothers' mother is from the Taittinger family. Frerejean Frères is nonetheless an independent house with its own wines and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is Frerejean Frères?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Avize on the Côte des Blancs, south of Épernay. The grapes come from premier and grand cru villages such as Avize, Cramant, Oger and Grauves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long are the Champagnes aged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least five years on the lees for the non-vintage wines and eight years or more for the vintages, before disgorgement. They are ready to drink on release, but the Cuvée des Hussards and VV26 will happily keep for several more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food goes with Frerejean Frères?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brut and Extra Brut suit oysters, shellfish and sushi. The Cuvée des Hussards and VV26 can take fish in butter sauce, poultry and aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"grande-reserve-brut-frerejean-freres-champagne-075l","title":"Grande Réserve Brut Frerejean-Fréres Champagne 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrande Réserve Brut by Frerejean Frères is a refined Champagne that combines modern craftsmanship with the elegance of some of the region’s most respected Premier- and Grand-Cru vineyards. With its balance of freshness, depth, and creamy texture, it reflects the house style of precision, patience, and terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a fine, persistent mousse and a bright, pale golden colour. The nose opens with citrus, white flowers, and subtle pastry notes, lifted by a mineral edge that speaks to its Champagne origins. On the palate, it is elegant and harmonious, with creamy texture, crisp acidity, and a precise, long finish. Thanks to its four years on lees and multi-vintage composition, it already offers considerable complexity and can continue to evolve gracefully for a few more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cuvée is sourced from Premier- and Grand-Cru parcels in the Côte des Blancs and beyond, including vineyards in Cramant, Verzenay, and Grauves, bringing together chalk-driven minerality and depth. The blend consists of 50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 20% Pinot Meunier, and it is made using traditional bottle fermentation followed by around four years of ageing on the lees, which adds richness, finesse, and a very fine bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe chilled at 8–10°C to best enjoy its freshness and aromatic detail. It makes an excellent aperitif and pairs beautifully with scallops, poultry, asparagus dishes, goat’s cheese, or a young Comté. Decanting is not recommended; simply open and serve well chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrerejean Frères is based in Avize in the Côte des Blancs and is known for producing contemporary Champagne with artisanal precision. The house has built its reputation on carefully selected crus and a style that combines elegance, structure, and mineral expression, making it a respected name among modern Champagne producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frerejean Frères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256286466385,"sku":"FFWS-2315","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Grande_Reserve_Frerejean.jpg?v=1783463218"},{"product_id":"2012-cuvee-des-hussards-brut-frerejean-freres-champagne-075l","title":"2012 Cuvée des Hussards Brut Frerejean-Frères Champagne 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 Cuvée des Hussards Brut from Frerejean Frères is a prestige Champagne from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, crafted to showcase the finesse and precision of this celebrated terroir. With over eight years of lees aging and a partial oak élevage, it brings together depth, structure, and remarkable elegance in a style made for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a refined, luminous profile with a steady, fine mousse. The nose unfolds with citrus, brioche, toasted nuts, and delicate white flowers, leading into a palate that is both powerful and precise, with creamy texture, mineral tension, and impressive freshness.\n\nThe finish is long, layered, and elegant, leaving behind a subtle saline edge and nuanced maturity. Thanks to its structure and complexity, this is a Champagne with excellent aging potential, capable of evolving beautifully over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cuvée comes from Grand Cru sites in Avize, at the heart of the Côte des Blancs, where chalky soils lend the wine its signature purity and drive. The grapes are carefully selected, then vinified using traditional bottle fermentation, with part of the wine aged in wood to add texture, complexity, and depth before spending more than eight years on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at 8-10°C to allow its aromatics and texture to fully open. It pairs beautifully with lobster, scallops, and poultry in delicate cream-based sauces, and it is equally compelling alongside aged Comté or truffle dishes. Decanting is not necessary, but a few minutes in the glass can help reveal its full aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrerejean Frères is an artisanal Champagne house based in Avize, known for producing terroir-driven wines of precision and finesse. Their focus on Grand Cru fruit, long aging, and careful cellar work has earned them a strong reputation for crafting elegant, age-worthy Champagnes with a distinctly luxurious profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frerejean Frères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256286499153,"sku":"FFWS-2316","price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/12_Hussards_Frerejean.jpg?v=1783463218"}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/collections\/frerejean-freres.oembed","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}