2023 Bérêche Et Fils Coteaux Champenois "Aÿ Blanc" Grand Cru, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This Coteaux Champenois Blanc is produced from fruit grown in the Grand Cru village of A, one of the most historically significant terroirs in Champagne. While A is traditionally celebrated for Pinot Noir in sparkling wines, this still white cuve highlights a rarer interpretation of the vineyards potential, emphasizing precision, tension, and mineral expression. The grapes are farmed with meticulous attention by Brche et Fils, a

originally from Saint-Aubin in Burgundy

he even employs the incredibly labor-intensive practice of cutting out the main stem of the grape clusters for the whole cluster fermentations

and terroir expression—especially the powerful

renowned for crafting site-driven Pinot Noirs with a focus on transparency and expression of terroir

with notes of lime blossom

and remarkable detail

He also continues his fascination with new technology and biodynamics

macerated with the skins without punching down for ten days

and a distinct minerality

Their winemaking is minimalist and transparent—native ferments

Elio works alongside his daughter Silvia to produce wines that are both contemporary in style and deeply rooted in tradition

He envisioned a better quality wine