DUE TO THE EXCLUSIVITY OF THIS WINE, WE LIMIT THE PURCHASE OF 2 BOTTLES PER CUSTOMER AND THIS WINE IS NOT SUBJECT TO FURTHER DISCOUNTS.
A family owned grower Champagne estate based in Ludes, in the Montagne de Reims. Founded in the 1840s and now led by Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche, the domaine has become one of Champagne’s most influential addresses for terroir driven, low intervention winemaking. The family farms around thirteen hectares spread across premier cru villages in the Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne, with holdings in Ludes, Ormes and Mareuil le Port, alongside parcels in the Côte des Blancs. Vineyards are worked with a strong focus on soil health, ploughing and sustainable viticulture, with increasing movement towards organic practices. In the cellar, the Bérêche brothers are known for a hands on, precise approach that includes parcel by parcel vinification, long lees ageing, careful oak integration and low dosage, all aimed at preserving vineyard identity and textural depth. Their wines are widely regarded as benchmark expressions of modern grower Champagne, combining tension, energy and real gastronomic intensity.
Aÿ is a sun drenched terroir, with south and south west facing exposures at altitude. The vines are healthy and vigorous, and the site has long been recognised as one of Champagne’s historic grand vineyard locations. It offers a remarkable expression that is both intense and refined. A subtle woodland character brings a delicate patina that elevates the flavours.There is a vinous power here, elegant and poised, unmistakably a Champagne of pedigree built for long ageing. Only 3859 bottles produced
Only 3859 bottles produced
Producer Champagne Bérèche & Fils
Origin Ludes, Marne, France
Grapes 75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay
Vintage 2017
Alcohol 12.5% ABV
Style Structured spakling
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvest. Indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged on lees for 78 months. No filtration and no fining. Disgorged 12/24 - Dosage 3g/l
Notes Organic not certified, Sustainable
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
