Raphael & Vincent Bérêche

Côte Millésime 1er Cru Champagne Blend

9.24 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.2

Disgorged December 2014. Lemon zest, brioche, brown butter, hazelnut and sea salt. Was delicious as soon as opened and still showing beautifully the second day. Was perfectly balanced and just left me wanting more.

Disgorged December 2014. Lemon zest, brioche, brown butter, hazelnut and sea salt. Was delicious as soon as opened and still showing beautifully the second day. Was perfectly balanced and just left me wanting more.

May 29th, 2019
Aaron Tan

Such great value! While I feel doesn't have the Bereche typicity, it's so elegant and poised. Fruiter, more powerful, less mineral, but bolstered by racy acidity.

I think Vinous nails my tasting notes, so I'm just gonna leave that here:

"The 2008 Côte Premier Cru, a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from Vertus, is striking. Translucent and expressive, the 2008 captures a gorgeous, crystalline expression of Vertus Chardonnay, with a little added body and texture from the Pinot. Sweet floral and honeyed notes wrap around the expressive, precise finish. There is a lot to like here. Dosage is 6 grams/liter."

Such great value! While I feel doesn't have the Bereche typicity, it's so elegant and poised. Fruiter, more powerful, less mineral, but bolstered by racy acidity.

I think Vinous nails my tasting notes, so I'm just gonna leave that here:

"The 2008 Côte Premier Cru, a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from Vertus, is striking. Translucent and expressive, the 2008 captures a gorgeous, crystalline expression of Vertus Chardonnay, with a little added body and texture from the Pinot. Sweet floral and honeyed notes wrap around the expressive, precise finish. There is a lot to like here. Dosage is 6 grams/liter."

Oct 12th, 2018
Bob Bressler

Founder/Vintner Bressler Vineyards

Bob had this 8 years ago

Bob had this 8 years ago

Jun 2nd, 2017
Dominik Sona

Dominik had this 9 years ago

Dominik had this 9 years ago

Mar 28th, 2016
Benoit Duhamel

Benoit had this 7 years ago

Benoit had this 7 years ago

Dec 25th, 2017
Alan Snitow

Alan had this 8 years ago

Alan had this 8 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2016