Champagne A. Margaine 'Le Brut' 1er Cru NV
$109.00
Description
Arnaud Margaine is 5th generation winegrower in the Montagne de Reims, overseeing their sustainable vineyards. Their home village of Villers-Marmery is a little island of chalky chardonnay in an abundant sea of Pinot Noir.
Le Brut blends 93% chard and 7% pinot noir from their home village's clay/ limestone soils, and based on 2020 with 50% reserve wines (2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014). The base was partial MLF in a split of 80% stainless and 20% barrel. It was disgorged November 2022 with 7 g/L.
The short time on slats leaves a nice youthful energy with a tight, taut shimmer that streams red apple, peach skin, lemon blossom, subtle hazelnut along the medium palate, finishing with a snappy lemon twist. Friendly, but not dumbed down, this is a smart champagne for a crowd. - GISMONDI ON WINE
"Pale yellow. Highly perfumed aromas of tangerine, pear, white flowers and ginger. Silky and focused on the palate, offering vibrant orchard and citrus fruit flavors that gain flesh and weight with air. Shows a seamless texture and finishes long, with clinging pear and honeysuckle qualities." - JOSH RAYNOLDS
“Very light yellow. Extremely engaging fruity nose with white fruit overtones. The palate reveals an expressive Brut with creamy effervescence and precise aromas. A very sociable Champagne for festive pre-dinner drinks." - 90 Points, Gilbert & Gaillard
ABOUT CHAMPAGNE A.MARGAINE
The Margaine Vineyard is located near the village of Villers-Marmery. The beautiful terrior of this region has been harnessed for four generations of this house. Each generation has added new insight into how to best cultivate the potential of the grapes as well as retaining the essential aim of house Margaine, which is to preserve the environment and knowledge of terrior.