The gaudy retro design of the Herbert & Co. labels can be a little misleading, but there is a long tradition behind them: the family started growing grapes in Rilly-la-Montagne in the Montage de Reims region over 100 years ago. The second generation began bottling their own champagne. Thomas and Charlotte Herbert have now taken over and redesigned the estate in the fourth generation with great passion: "We want to bring the family property to life in our own way and create lively characters. Herbert & Co. is an energy, a state of mind, a signature. We hope you can feel it in every glass!"
Today, Herbert & Co. cultivates just over 3 hectares of vines. In addition to Rilly, the vineyards are located in Ludes and Trois Puites (Premier Cru) as well as in Verzenay and Mailly-Champagne (Grand Cru). In other words, excellent terroir for making exceptional champagnes.
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Without being certified, Thomas and Charlotte are committed to the sustainable cultivation of their vineyards. All base wines are matured in wooden barrels from Burgundy, the champagnes are aged in the bottle for at least three years and are all low in dosage.
The champagnes from Herbert & Co. are fresh and racy, which makes them ideal as an aperitif, but at the same time full-bodied and characterised by depth and complexity, which is why pairing them with food is definitely worth a try.
Facts: N.M., Rilly-la-Montagne, Montagne de Reims, 3ha
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Herbert & Co. 1000% Meunier '21
100% Meunier from Rilly-la-Montagne, Ludes, and Trois PuitsDosage: 2.5 g/lAging: 9 months in barrique (225l)Bottle maturity: 3 years under corkNicola Oct25 - Basis 2021: Generous, herbaceous opening, vinous, with honey notes, fresh finish. Sometimes the Pinot Noir shines brighter, sometimes the Meunier; it seems to depend a bit on the day. 2021 is also a very cool style; later releases will be even more generous.Nicola OCT25 (Degu MAI25): Juicy berries, delicate Meunier herbiness, along with tropical fruits that make the whole experience incredibly pleasurable to drink. Volume and balance with structure and tension, an exciting, juicy drinking pleasure!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€112.00 / 1 Liter)
Herbert & Co. 1000% Pinot Noir '21
100% Meunier From Rilly-la-Montagne, Ludes, Trois Puits, Verzenay and MaillyDosage: 2,5g/lVinification: 9 months in Barrique (225l)Bottle ageing: 3 years aged under corkNicola Oct25 - Base 2021: very vinous, powerful nose, pronounced oak influence, juicy, pure Pinot Noir fruit, minimal tannins provide some grip, reductive style. 2021 is also very cool in style; later releases will be even more generous.Nicola OKT25 (Degu MAI25): Dark aromatic, earthy, bready, then the fruit appears: blackberry, blueberry. Strong with structure, quite complex, wood influence well integrated. The Meunier was more open at the same tasting date; this one will benefit even more from a bit of additional aging.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€112.00 / 1 Liter)
Herbert & Co. CUVE X 2.0 Millésime 2016
100% ChardonnayFrom Verzenay and Mailly (Grand Cru)Dosage: 2g/lAging: 9 months in barrique (225l)Bottle aging: 7 years2000 bottles producedNicola OKT25: Strong color in the glass. Very aromatic while maintaining elegance and freshness, becoming more generous with some air: various citrus fruits with notes of brioche and pastries. Creamy texture and yet precise. Full-bodied, really exciting!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)