# A. Bergère Champagne Le Petit Meslier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature (NV)

- **Producer:** A. Bergère
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Petit Meslier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €135
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, green fruit, grape, biscuit, bread, pastry, honey, hazelnut, almond

## About this wine

The A. Bergère Champagne Le Petit Meslier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, produced by A. Bergère. It is notable for being made exclusively from the Petit Meslier grape, an ancient and less common varietal in Champagne. The wine is classified as Brut Nature, indicating a very dry style with no added sugar after its secondary fermentation. The A. Bergère estate is a family-run operation with a long-standing tradition in Champagne production.

## Interesting facts

- Made from the rare Petit Meslier grape.
- Petit Meslier is one of the 'forgotten' grapes of Champagne.
- Brut Nature means zero dosage – no added sugar.
- A. Bergère is a family estate with a long history.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent dryness and bright acidity are excellent for cutting through richness and cleansing the palate. Its subtle minerality and potential for saline notes complement seafood and delicate flavors.

## Wine making process

The A. Bergère Champagne Le Petit Meslier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is produced using the traditional method, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. Following this, the wine undergoes an extended period of aging on its lees. This process allows for the development of complex aromas and a refined texture. The dosage is zero, meaning no sugar is added after the second fermentation, resulting in a very dry wine.