{"product_id":"bereche-champagne-une-extra-brut-millesime-2015","title":"Bereche Champagne Une Extra Brut Millesime 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eBérêche Champagne Une Extra Brut 2015 is a precise, characterful vintage Champagne that showcases the finesse of Chardonnay and the depth of Pinot Noir in a single, expressive cuvée. Crafted with minimal dosage, it puts purity, texture and terroir center stage, offering a style that is both vibrant and gastronomic. As one of the most sought-after grower Champagnes, this 2015 release captures the warmth and generosity of the vintage while remaining beautifully balanced and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2015 Une Extra Brut shows a luminous pale gold hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form a delicate mousse. The nose is layered and complex, offering notes of ripe citrus, orchard fruits (pear, yellow apple), and white flowers, intertwined with hints of brioche, toasted hazelnut, chalky minerality and a subtle touch of spice.\n\nOn the palate, the Champagne is taut yet generous, with a vivid core of lemon zest, baked apple and stone fruit supported by a distinct saline, mineral backbone. The low dosage lets the structure and precision shine, while the texture is creamy and mouthcoating from extended lees aging. A long, focused finish carries notes of citrus oil, almond and chalk. This 2015 vintage has the concentration and acidity to evolve gracefully; enjoy now for its energy and primary fruit, or cellar for 5–10 more years to develop greater complexity and tertiary nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from carefully selected vineyards in the Champagne region of France, Bérêche Une Extra Brut 2015 reflects a terroir of chalk and limestone-rich soils that naturally lend tension, minerality and finesse. The Chardonnay brings lift and precision, while Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero) contributes body, structure and red-fruited nuance. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve freshness and sort meticulously in the vineyard. Fermentation typically takes place in a mix of tanks and neutral oak to add texture without overwhelming the fruit, followed by an extended period on the lees in bottle, allowing the wine to gain complexity and fine, integrated bubbles. Finished with an extra brut dosage, the wine is deliberately dry, highlighting the clarity of the vintage and the character of the sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a highly versatile gastronomic Champagne, ideal with refined yet flavorful dishes. Try it alongside oysters, scallop crudo, turbot or sole with beurre blanc, or richer seafood like lobster with herb butter. It also pairs beautifully with poultry in cream sauces, roast guinea fowl, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or a selection of firm, nutty cheeses. Serve well-chilled but not icy, around 8–10°C (46–50°F), to allow the aromas to open. Decanting is not essential, but gently pouring into a wider white wine glass and giving it a few minutes in the glass will help reveal the full aromatic spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBérêche is one of Champagne’s leading grower-producers, widely respected by enthusiasts for its artisanal approach and terroir-driven wines. Based in the Montagne de Reims area, the family estate has been cultivating vines for generations, steadily building a reputation for precision, low-intervention viticulture and meticulous craftsmanship. Over the years, Bérêche has become a reference point for serious Champagne drinkers seeking wines that express place and vintage more than house style. Their thoughtful work in the vineyard, careful use of oak and extended lees aging have made their cuvées, including Une Extra Brut, some of the most coveted grower Champagnes in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bereche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255251194193,"sku":"XW-58072","price":803.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/bereche-champagne-une-extra-brut-2015_58072_1_9219776d-c846-464c-b62f-dc412995748c.webp?v=1783457833","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/bereche-champagne-une-extra-brut-millesime-2015","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}