Bérêche & Fils Grand Cru Mailly Champagne Blanc de Noirs, Champagne

Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche's Grand Cru Mailly is a Blanc de Noirs drawn from a small parcel in the northern Montagne de Reims, a site known for Pinot Noir of energy and structure. The fruit is hand-harvested and vinified in oak, with extended lees ageing in bottle before release, techniques that give the wine depth and texture without obscuring its precision. The brothers' approach combines traditional craft with a clear, vineyard-first philosophy. Each vintage reflects the chalk and cool exposure of Mailly, delivering a Champagne of drive and focus. The nose typically shows redcurrant, dried flowers and spice, with subtle notes of pastry and smoke from ageing. The palate is firm and finely shaped, showing red fruit, citrus and mineral length. This is Pinot Noir expressed through the clarity of grower Champagne, individual, site-specific and uncompromising in its detail.