# Grande Réserve Premier Cru Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne F. Bergeronneau-Marion
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** citrus, green fruit, biscuit, bread dough

## About this wine

Bergeronneau-Marion Grande Réserve Premier Cru Brut is a non-vintage sparkling wine from the Champagne appellation in France, produced by the family estate Champagne F. Bergeronneau-Marion. It is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir grapes. The wine holds a Premier Cru designation, indicating a high-quality classification of its vineyard sources. The producer is a family-run estate with a legacy in the Champagne region.

## Interesting facts

- Premier Cru status means vineyards are among the top tier in Champagne.
- NV stands for Non-Vintage, meaning it's a blend of multiple years.
- The blend includes three key Champagne grape varieties.

## Food pairing

The wine's dry character and bright acidity cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces. Its effervescence cleanses the palate, making it an excellent companion for dishes with subtle salinity or delicate flavors. The wine's structure can also complement the protein in lighter meats and cheeses.

## Wine making process

This Champagne is produced using the traditional Méthode Champenoise, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. As a Non-Vintage (NV) wine, it is a blend of grapes from different harvests, a practice aimed at ensuring a consistent house style and complexity. The wine is aged on its lees, which contributes to its texture and flavor profile. The grapes used are Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, all classic varieties for Champagne production. The Premier Cru status of the vineyards signifies a high standard in grape sourcing.