ABOUT THE WINE

The Reflet d’Antan is one of Champagne’s most contemplative bottlings—a perpetual reserve cuvée comprised of equal parts Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, all sourced from premier sites in Ludes and Ormes on the Montagne de Reims. Initiated in 1985, the solera (perpetual reserve) is topped off each year with the latest vintage—in this case, 2019—blending over three decades of vintages in one wine. It is aged under cork, not crown cap, enhancing micro-oxidative complexity.

Vinified and aged in barrel with native yeasts, no malolactic conversion is employed, preserving tension and freshness. Disgorged with minimal dosage (~3g/L), it reveals deep vinous character without sacrificing vibrancy. Farming is fully organic with biodynamic practices guiding vineyard work, and yields are kept extremely low to preserve concentration.

Pair with richly flavored dishes like truffle risotto, aged Comté, or roasted guinea hen. This magnum format further amplifies aging potential and elegance.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche are among the most revered grower-producers in Champagne today. Based in Ludes, the domaine blends tradition and innovation with unwavering precision. Farming is organic and guided by biodynamics, yet deeply intuitive—focused on soil health, biodiversity, and preserving the vitality of old vines.

The house style is rooted in minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentations, aging under natural cork, and meticulous attention to terroir expression. Their solera program for Reflet d’Antan is a testament to their reverence for time and patience—preserving the story of Champagne across decades. A cult favorite among sommeliers and collectors alike, Bérêche et Fils continues to redefine grower Champagne with a philosophy anchored in purity, longevity, and soulful craftsmanship.