Grand Réserve Brut NV Champagne Frerejean Frères

Grande Réserve Brut

Unseen craft, finding its voice in the glass.

Brothers of the Taittinger line, drawing a quiet elegance by taking away rather than adding. Patiently assembled reserve wines give depth and weight to the finish. The glass fills with white flowers and brioche, ripe apple and citrus. A fine bead loosens on the tongue, and fruit underpinned by minerality carries on with refined acidity. From the apéritif through fish and white meats — a bottle that lifts an ordinary evening a little.

Item code

00SP5532

Producer

Champagne Frerejean Frerès

Type

sparkling

Region

Champagne

Appellation

Champagne

Grape varieties

Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 30%, Meunier 20%

Alcohol

12.0%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

8–10°C

Recommended glass

Champagne tulip (a flute works too)

Tasting note

Appearance: A shimmering golden hue. Fine bubbles add elegance, forming a delicate and persistent crown of foam. Aroma: A fresh and refined aroma evokes notes of white flowers (acacia, honeysuckle), followed by citrus nuances (grapefruit, lemon). The finish leaves an elegant, harmonious impression of pastry and roasted almonds. Taste: A lively and fresh attack introduces a pleasant acidity. A silky texture spreads smoothly, uniting freshness and richness. Delicate nuances of fresh mango and ripe white peach unfold in the mouth, evolving into a full and ample finish.

Food pairing

Mimolette cheese and sesame pie Milanese veal cutlet Roast chicken

Winemaking & technical data

Cultivation
Terroir: Côte des Blancs / Montagne de Reims.
Crus: Primarily Premier Cru from Grauves, and Grand Cru from Cramant and Verzenay are used.

Vinification
Produced using traditional Champagne methods. After selection, pressing, and fermentation, base wines are prepared, and malolactic fermentation is carried out. After blending with 20-30% reserve wine, secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, and the wine is aged on its lees for 4 years to develop delicacy and complexity. After riddling and disgorgement, dosage is performed to finish the wine.
Dosage (residual sugar): 7 g/L

Scores & awards

New York International Wine Competition 2023: 93/100Gilbert & Gaillard 2023: Gold Medal