100% Chardonnay.
I am a fan of Bérêche Champagne so was very much looking forward to trying their still wines.
Lemon curd upfront with honeysuckle and passionfruit midpalate. Nice vein of salinity on the finish. Pear and herb on the nose. Not particularly floral.
Lush mouthfeel that suggests malolactic fermentation with extended lees contact
Reminds me more of Meursault than Puligny-Montrachet
Producer notes:
Chardonnay from the southward-facing parcel "Les Monts Fournois" , planted by massale selection in 1961 within the Ludes 1er cru in Montagne de Reims.
Fermentation occurs on the lees in neutral french oak. Aged for 18 months in french oak barrique. Around 37 cases produced.
Still delicious on day 2 paired with fried oysters garnished with dill creme fraiche.
The Meursault-like character is confirmed yet within the parameters of the inimitable Bérêche style 👍🍾
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