The Story
A. Margaine is a grower Champagne house in Villers-Marmery, a Premier Cru village on the Montagne de Reims known for Chardonnay. The Margaine family has grown grapes here since 1905, and Arnaud Margaine represents the fourth generation running the estate. The domaine farms 8 hectares, all in Villers-Marmery, using sustainable practices with minimal treatments. CuvĂ©e Le CaractĂšre M is their prestige bottlingâ100% Chardonnay from the oldest vines (planted 1964), fermented in a mix of stainless steel and oak barrels, aged a minimum of 4 years on the lees. Low dosage (around 6 g/L) preserves the wine's tension and minerality. Expect toasted brioche and white flower aromatics, a creamy mousse with fine bubbles, and a long chalky finish that speaks to Villers-Marmery's distinctive terroir. Grower Champagne at its finest. Serve with oysters, aged ComtĂ©, or simply on its own.
Description
A. Margaine is a grower Champagne house in Villers-Marmery, a Premier Cru village on the Montagne de Reims known for Chardonnay. The Margaine family has grown grapes here since 1905, and Arnaud Margaine represents the fourth generation running the estate. The domaine farms 8 hectares, all in Villers-Marmery, using sustainable practices with minimal treatments. CuvĂ©e Le CaractĂšre M is their prestige bottlingâ100% Chardonnay from the oldest vines (planted 1964), fermented in a mix of stainless steel and oak barrels, aged a minimum of 4 years on the lees. Low dosage (around 6 g/L) preserves the wine's tension and minerality. Expect toasted brioche and white flower aromatics, a creamy mousse with fine bubbles, and a long chalky finish that speaks to Villers-Marmery's distinctive terroir. Grower Champagne at its finest. Serve with oysters, aged ComtĂ©, or simply on its own.
