Arguably the most original of all in this lineup of singular Champagnes is the Reflet d’Antan, one-third each of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, drawn from a 30-year-old solera of 600 liter barrels begun in 1985 by Raphaël’s and Vincent’s father, Jean-Pierre. Every year two-thirds of the wine in each barrel is drawn off and replaced with that from the latest vintage. The result is a rivetingly complex Champagne that seamlessly marries endless richness, texture and depth with starting freshness and lift.
Mike R
amazing
amazing
9.4Lyle Fass
Founder Fass Selections
Always great. No formal notes.
Always great. No formal notes.
9.4Conrad Green
Some secondary notes, tangy sour apples, chalkiness, some steel. Fine mousse and tingling acidity. Good
Some secondary notes, tangy sour apples, chalkiness, some steel. Fine mousse and tingling acidity. Good
9.0Michael Madrigale
Sommelier/Wine Director Bar Boulud, Epicerie Boulud, Boulud Sud
Ferocious
Ferocious
9.5Jay Kline
Wild champagne. Took on characteristics of a red wine after some time. Lovely.
Wild champagne. Took on characteristics of a red wine after some time. Lovely.
9.5Kirk Wallace
Another great bottle of Reflet d'Antan. Even better with @zalto. Merci @raphabereche! Happy 4th to all
Another great bottle of Reflet d'Antan. Even better with @zalto. Merci @raphabereche! Happy 4th to all
10Jared Heber
Partner Grandes Places Sélections
Magnums show you care
Magnums show you care
9.6Kirk Wallace
Bereche killing it: '08 base, disgorged 10/12. Still very young but oh so complex already.
Bereche killing it: '08 base, disgorged 10/12. Still very young but oh so complex already.
10Glen Knight
Nice bubbles!
Nice bubbles!
9.3Jasmine Hirsch
Sales & Marketing Hirsch Vineyards, founder In Pursuit of Balance
Bereche palate cleanser.
Bereche palate cleanser.
9.2Location
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