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Pauline Collin Bereche Champagne 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes Ludes 2020

$11999

Pauline Collin is one of the most exciting new voices in grower Champagne, and this is only her second release. She comes from a long line of growers in Ludes, a premier cru village high on the Montagne de Reims, and she trained at Krug and Ruinart before working alongside her husband Raphael Bereche. Her credo is simple: one wine, one terroir, one vintage. To do it, she reclaimed roughly two hectares of the family's finest old-vine parcels to farm, vinify and bottle entirely herself. The 2020 is 70% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 5% Petit Meslier, that last near-extinct grape lending aromatic lift and a bracing peppery edge. Poised, finely nuanced, and made in tiny quantities.

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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2020 Extra Brut Ludes Vieilles Vignes is a fabulous follow up to the 2019. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 5% Petit Meslier, the 2020 is sourced from selection of just two hectares of old vines. This opens beautifully on the palate with gorgeous textural presence from the Pinot Noir. White pepper, mint and chalk overtones from the Petit Meslier lift the long, vibrant finish. The 2020 is still recovering from its recent disgorgement about a month before this tasting, but it is incredibly promising. Dosage is 3 grams per liter." —Antonio Galloni

More about Pauline Collin Bereche

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay , Petit Meslier , Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Oysters on the half shell, roast chicken, or aged Comte.

Tasting Profile

Dry and finely structured, with orchard fruit and citrus, a chalky mineral core, notes of white pepper and mint, and a long, vibrant finish.

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