A. Margaine 1er Cru Rosé Brut NV, Champagne, France
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76% Chardonnay, 24% Pinot Noir (8% vin rouge)
Mathilde Margaine is the 5th generation, and first woman, to oversee the Margaine estate in Villers-Marmery located in the Montagne de Reims region. Currently she still works with 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. This bottling is from her 1er Cru holdings in Villers-Marmery. Chardonnay from small unique plots Les Alouettes, Champs d’enfer, Grands Arbres, and Pinot Noir from Levoies, Cugnets.
Firm and chalky, this bursts with flavors of juicy raspberry, cherry and ripe green apple as well as notes of salted Marcona almond, pickled ginger, red licorice and spring blossoms. Well-spiced, with a lively, lasting finish.