Champagne Frerejean Frères, opgericht door de gebroeders Frerejean-Taittinger, maakt alleen Champagne van Premier Cru wijngaarden in Grauves, Côte des Blancs.
Het zijn zeer finesse-rijke wijnen met een bijzondere complexiteit.
Deze zeer elegante en frisse Champagnes worden geproduceerd met weinig dosage (slechts 6,5 gram per liter). Hun rondeur en complexiteit verkrijgen ze door rijping sur lies van minimaal vijf jaar.
Na 5 jaar rijping op de lie nog minimaal 1 jaar in eigen kelders.
RECENSIE
Jancis Robinson Jul 2019 17/20 punten (Superior)
Drink: 2018-2028
"Deep gold. Big and broad. Very obviously Chardonnay, not unlike a very mature white burgundy. Wonderfully clean on the end. Close relationship to white burgundy. Not sweet at all but certainly aged."
Robert Parker Apr 2020 94/100 punten
Drink 2020-2030
"A blend of the 2009 and 2008 vintages, Frerejean Frères' NV Brut Blanc de Blancs VV26 was disgorged after eight years on the lees. Bursting from the glass with a rich bouquet of dried citrus fruit, yellow apples, honeycomb, toasted bread and walnuts, it's full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a frothy mousse and a generous, expressive palate that's underpinned by lively acids.
This is showing beautifully in its somewhat old-fashioned style and comes warmly recommended. The VV26 is a blend of Chardonnay from Cremant, Avize and Oger—dominated by the former to the tune of 90%—from older parcels, some of which date back to 1926. It's the highlight of the range by some margin.