The Margaine Cuvée M – Réserve Perpétuelle NV is a distinctive grower Champagne from the renowned village of Villers-Marmery in the Montagne de Reims. Produced by the family-owned Champagne Margaine estate, this cuvée is based on a perpetual reserve system, where wines from multiple vintages are continuously blended to create remarkable depth, consistency and complexity. Chardonnay plays a leading role in the blend, reflecting the estate’s unique position in a village celebrated for producing some of the region’s finest Chardonnay-based Champagnes.
The nose reveals lemon zest, green apple and white peach alongside notes of brioche, toasted almond and chalky minerality. The palate is vibrant yet beautifully layered, with fine, persistent bubbles carrying flavours of citrus, orchard fruit and freshly baked pastry. Hints of hazelnut, oyster shell and subtle honeyed complexity from the reserve wines add depth, while the finish is long, dry and elegantly saline. The perpetual reserve brings exceptional texture and complexity while maintaining freshness and precision.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A superb grower Champagne that beautifully balances freshness, texture and complexity. Sophisticated and highly versatile, it pairs wonderfully with oysters, scallops, sashimi, lobster and soft-ripened cheeses. Equally impressive as an aperitif, it offers remarkable character and depth for Champagne enthusiasts seeking something beyond the grandes marques.
