N/V Reflet d'Antan Brut, Bérêche et Fils (disgorged January 2023)

N/V Reflet d'Antan Brut, Bérêche et Fils (disgorged January 2023)

Magnums of top-drawer grower Champagne are a rare gem to unearth. The perpetual reserve used here dates back to 1986, and the wine shows nutty, oxidative notes reminiscent of Jura wines.

Critic score
95/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Champagne, France
  • Grape
    35% Pinot Meunier
    35% Pinot Noir
    30% Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2024 - 2038info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Sparkling
  • Unit Volume
    Magnum (150cl.)
  • ABV
    12.5%

Tasting notes

Based on the 2015 vintage and complemented, as usual, by some 30% reserve wines from a solera of demi-muids dating back to 1986, this bottle of the NV Brut Reflet d'Antan saw tirage in 2017, followed by disgorgment in December 2019 with 0.6 grams per liter dosage. Mingling aromas of toasted nuts and candied peel with hints of honeycomb and fresh mint, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and incisive, with tangy acids and a long, sapid finish.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (March 2021)
95/100

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