A. Margaine
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Chardonnay island of Villers-Marmery, in Pinot Noir country
About A. Margaine
A. Margaine is a family-run grower Champagne estate based in Villers-Marmery, a Premier Cru village on the Montagne de Reims. Villers-Marmery is an island of Chardonnay in a region dominated by Pinot Noir, and the estate's vineyards are planted overwhelmingly to Chardonnay with a small share of Pinot Noir. The domaine has used no herbicides since 2000, adapts its work parcel by parcel, and generally avoids malolactic fermentation to keep freshness and tension. It is led by Arnaud Margaine together with his daughter Mathilde, and is a member of the Club Trésors de Champagne (Special Club). The wines are known for citrus, salinity, tension and texture.
Who Is This For?
For lovers of precise, saline, citrus-driven blanc de blancs-style Champagne from a small family grower
Wines of A. Margaine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is A. Margaine located?
- A. Margaine is based in Villers-Marmery, a Premier Cru village on the Montagne de Reims in Champagne, France.
- What is A. Margaine known for?
- It is known for Chardonnay-dominant Champagne from Villers-Marmery, an unusual Chardonnay village in a Pinot Noir-dominated area, with a style marked by citrus, salinity and tension.
- Is A. Margaine a grower Champagne producer?
- Yes. It is a family-run grower estate that farms its own vines in Villers-Marmery and is a member of the Club Trésors de Champagne (Special Club).
- Who runs A. Margaine?
- Arnaud Margaine runs the estate together with his daughter Mathilde Margaine, who works as winemaker.
- Does A. Margaine use herbicides?
- No. The estate states it has used no herbicides since 2000.