2015 Champagne A. Bergre “Millesime”, Brut, Champagne, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Evolving on the clay-limestone soil of the Petit Morin Valley, this Extra Brut vintage champagne is the result of a meticulous selection. 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

The Bergre family has tended vines on the slopes of the Valle du Petit Morin since 1848 and in 1949, Albert Bergre founded Maison Bergre in an effort to better promote the familys terroir. In 1986, Alberts son, Andr took over the estate and further expanded their vineyard holdings. His wife, Brigitte established their boutique on Avenue de Champagne in pernay, which is now managed by their daughter, Annalle.

Adrien Bergre joined his parents and sister on the estate in 2014 as winemaker after obtaining his diploma in oenology. He arrived with the desire to further enhance his familys terroirs and showcase the richness of the Valle du Petit Morin. To achieve this, he immediately began to vinify all the parcels separately to better understand the diversity of his terroir and isolate the best parcels, which gave birth to the parcel-based range and the two Coteaux Champenois, in addition to the traditional range already established by his family. Between 2014-2018 has been the period for Adrien to experiment. He introduced barrels and foudres, which allowed him to experiment and analyze his wines on different vinifications, and adapt his work to best express his terroirs.