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Bereche et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cramant & Avise 2020

$20999

A blanc de blancs that splits the difference between two of the Cote des Blancs' most prized grand cru villages, Cramant and Avise, bottled by one of Champagne's most quietly legendary growers. Raphael and Vincent Bereche farm their chalk meticulously and only disgorge when a wine is truly ready, which is why their Champagnes drink with such precision and savory depth. This is 100% Chardonnay grown on pure limestone, and you taste the chalk in every sip: citrus confit, brioche, hazelnut, and a long mineral cut. Cult-favorite grower fizz that industry folk hoard and the rest of us wait for.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
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  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

96 points

"The 2020 Extra-Brut Cramant & Avize Grand Cru is a total stunner. Rich and explosive, the 2020 possesses fabulous depth and the dynamic energy to match. Apricot, white flowers, truffle and lemon oil are all amplified in the glass. The 2020 is exotic, textured and intense in every way. Bracing mineral notes explode on the finish. Magnificent!" —Antonio Galloni

More about Bereche et Fils

The great grower Champagnes that excite Champagne lovers these days tend to fall into a certain category, with low dosage, low sulphur, and a decidedly edgy vibe. We love them. But one grower has managed to gain worldwide fame—not to mention a cult-like obsession here in the U.S.—without going in that direction: Bérêche & Fils.

On paper, at least, everything about Bérêche is classical. This starts with history, as this is a domaine that was founded just before the U.S. Civil War. It continues with land. They don't farm some obscure corner of Champagne, but in its historic heart, with plots scattered around the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne.

Traditional and classical, perhaps, and yet something sets it apart: sheer excellence. Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche's intense focus on high quality farming and precise work in the cellar is exactly the sort of hard work that was too often missing from the pre-grower Grand Marques. And it results in wines that people—no matter how geeky their Champagne tastes—just love.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Champagne Extra Brut , Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Oysters on the half shell, seared scallops, sushi and sashimi, or a wedge of aged Comte.

Tasting Profile

Aromas of citrus confit, green apple, brioche, and toasted hazelnut. Medium-bodied and creamy with high, mineral acidity and a firm, chalky, persistent finish. Bone-dry.

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