NV A. Margaine 1er Cru Brut Rosé d'Assemblage, Champagne, France
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ABOUT THIS WINE
An oddity, A. Margaine's Brut Rosé rises above it's brethren within the Montagne de Reims as a shining star of Chardonnay production in a heavily dominant Pinot Noir region. Vineyard sites, nestled amongst the slopes and spread out into the surrounding plains around Reims, are primarily known for the Pinot Noir production. In which, there are nine Grand Cru villages, all focused on this singularly red grape. While elegance has it's place within many Champagne regions, the words 'power' and 'intensity' are what come to mind when thinking of the Montagne de Reims. A blend of 76% Chardonnay, 24% Pinot Noir, of which 8% is red wine. 24 months on the lees. Disgorged May 2024.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Villers-Marmery is an anomaly in the Montagne de Reims, an island of Chardonnay in a sea of Pinot Noir creating near Blanc de Blancs and giving the most simply delicious Champagnes in this portfolio. These can be some of the most hauntingly beautiful and original Champagnes you can drink. The clone of Chardonnay used by Margaine in Villers-Marmery is specific to this area and cannot be found in other parts of Champagne.
Mathilde Margaine will be the 5th generation, and first woman, to oversee the Margaine estate in Villers-Marmery. Currently she works alongside her father in all aspects of the domaine, from the vineyards to the winery, and the export and marketing. Before returning to the domaine in 2018, Mathilde spent time in the Netherlands and Australia, and received her Masters in International Wine Trade from the Burgundy School of Business in Dijon. After a year or so working in New York City as a brand ambassador for a Champagne house, she decided to return home to Villers-Marmery.
The majority of Margaine’s holdings are in the village of Villers-Marmery, a 95% village for Chardonnay, and the parcels here are old averaging about 32 years. Margaine also has a small parcel of Pinot Noir in the village of Verzy.
Details:
| Grape(s) | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Farming | Sustainable |