The winery
Bérêche et Fils
Family-run Champagne house based in Ludes (Montagne de Reims), known for its terroir-driven cuvées and a low-intervention viticultural approach aimed at showcasing the estate's varied terroirs.
- Champagne (Montagne de Reims) · France
- Since 1847
- 6 products
The story
The Bérêche family has been present in the Ludes area for generations; the modern house is recognized as a family-run business managed by Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche, who have given a strong boost to the estate's reputation in recent decades. Online sources indicate historical origins dating back to the 19th century and a gradual shift toward more environmentally friendly viticultural practices and single-vineyard productions.
Production philosophy
The winemaking approach prioritizes the expression of the terroir: low‑intervention agricultural practices, parcel‑specific vinifications with a calibrated use of barrels, foudre and tanks, and controlled experimentation to preserve the quality and identity of the grapes.
Terroir and vineyards
Based in Ludes, the estate's vineyards are distributed across the Montagne de Reims, the Petite Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne, as well as in small parcels in other villages such as Trépail and Rilly-la-Montagne. The acquisition of a small Grand Cru vineyard is also noted.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Meunier
- Hectares
- 9.0
- Bottles per year
- 85000
What makes it distinctive
- Maison focusing on single-vineyard selections and varied vinification methods to express the terroirs.
- Based in the village of Ludes, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims.
- A range recognized for cuvées such as Brut Réserve, Reflet d'Antan, Le Cran and Campania Remensis.
- Transition to low-intervention agricultural practices and experimental use of wood and foudre in the cellar.