Chardonnay
Aurélie Masson and her husband, Loïc Barrat founded their domaine in 2010, farming seven hectares of vines organically in the Côte de Sézanne. Initially selling their fruit to a local cooperative, it was not long before they saw the potential of their sites for producing excellent Champagne de terroir. Aurélie and Loïc converted their property for production, investing in cuverie fitted with a Coquard press. Each parcel is vinified individually, either in stainless steel or neutral oak, allowing Aurélie to have a clear expression of each parcel before assemblage. The elegant profile of these wines is a testament to the couple’s craftsmanship. There is very little intervention during winemaking and much of the production is manual, including disgorgement.
We’re very excited to be working with genuinely artisanal Champagnes that are elegant expressions of the Sézannais terroir !
The Les Margannes cuvée is made by blending fruit from 2 plots in Villenauxe la Grande. This creates a wonderful rich flavour profile whilst retaining a crisp, chalky background.
Tasting Notes :
White orchard fruit with a crisp, saline finish.
Food Pairing : This is the perfect pairing for seafood dishes like sushi, sashimi, oysters or scallops !
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The Geeky Stuff :
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Grapes : Chardonnay
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Viticulture : Organic
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Elevage : 30 months on lees before disgorgement
