2019 Bereche et Fils Ambonnay Grand Cru 'Les Toures'

Disgorged in July 2024 with a dosage of 3.7 grams per liter, Bérêche’s 2019 Blanc de Noirs Ambonnay Grand Cru has turned out racier and fresher than their Blanc de Blancs Cramant, which isn’t typical of this demonstrative terroir. Sourced from the south-facing lieu-dit Les Feuchères, not far from Bouzy, it wafts from the glass with scents of pomegranate, rye bread and pink grapefruit mingling with brioche and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied, satiny and rich yet controlled, with an elegantly muscular profile and tangy acids leading to a long, expansive finish. Like the Cramant bottling, Ambonnay is produced from purchased fruit.