Coming from the villages of Férebrianges, Congy, Etoges, and Sézanne and also partially aged in 228-liter barrels, the NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs Terres Blanches Brut Nature displays a bit deeper youthful yellow color. On opening, it benefits from some air, as it’s a bit reductive and punchy, but as it opens in the glass, it gives way to generous notes of ripe peach, tangerine, wet river stones, and a delicate savory touch of yellow flowers. Medium-bodied, it has a broader shouldered feel on the palate, with a pithy texture and a savory, citrus-noted finish. It has the power to stand up to roast chicken and root vegetables, with a slightly more autumnal feel, although it remains very fresh and well-detailed. Drink over the coming 8-10 years.

The NV Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terres Blanches sizzles with tension and energy. Chalk, mint, white pepper, salt, slate and grapefruit are some of the many notes that grace this weightless, salivating Champagne from Bergère. This release is based on 2021, yet there are no awkward notes or angular contours. Instead, the Terres Blanches impresses with its sublime balance. Exotic Riesling-like overtones resonate on the close. The Terres Blanches is a blend from sites in Fèrebrianges, Congy, Étoges and Sézanne. Bottled with no dosage. - Antonio Galloni