Rilly-La-Montagne 1er Cru 2017

Bérêche et Fils Vintage 2017 Bottle Sizes 750ml Country France Region Champagne Appellation Champagne (Montagne de Reims) Wine Type Sparkling Varietals 100% Pinot Noir. Farming Without the use of pesticides for 15 year, organic principles. Vineyard The 0.4 hectare lieu-dit "Les Sablons" is located at 178 meters altitude with eastern exposure on a 22 degree slope in the Rilly-la-Montagne village in Montagne de Reims. The average age of the vines are 36 years. Soil Sand with limestone rich subsoil. Viticulture "Every action has been adequately thought out. Of course our land is plowed and we also use weed control to limit disease. This vegetation cover avoids herbicides, insecticides and anti- rots. Everything begins with the soil. The fertilization is organic. They feed wildlife which in turn feeds flora and thus the soil is working. As a result the House Bérêche has one of the lowest treatment frequency index in the Champagne region. It is also among the first to be certified High Environmental Quality (level 3)." Vinification A slow fermentation occurs sur lies in neutral french oak barrels. The second alcoholic fermentation "Prise de mousse" occurs under cork sur lattes for 36 months. Dosage: 3g/l. Aging Aged sur-lattes for 36 months under natural cork. Disgorgement in February Production 2,641 bottles Back to Current Releases