Champagne Margaine Demi Sec (base 2017, disgorged March 2021) / NV / 375mL

Description:

Champagne Margaine NV Demi Sec offers a delightful balance of sweetness and elegance typical of Villers-Marmery's chalky terroir. This Champagne captivates with vibrant fruit notes, subtle brioche undertones, and a refreshing finish that makes it ideal for pairing with desserts or enjoying on its own.

This Demi Sec Champagne, with its base from the 2017 vintage and disgorged in March 2021, pours a pale golden colour with a steady stream of fine bubbles that promise a lively effervescence. On the nose, it reveals inviting aromas of ripe pear, honeyed apple, and a hint of toasted almond, evoking the mineral-rich soils of Villers-Marmery in Champagne. The sweetness level, around 35 grams per litre of residual sugar, is beautifully integrated, avoiding any cloying sensation while highlighting the region's classic Chardonnay-driven profile.

On the palate, flavours unfold with layers of citrus zest, white peach, and a touch of vanilla from lees ageing, creating a harmonious blend that's both opulent and precise. The acidity provides a crisp backbone, ensuring the demi-sec style remains refreshing rather than heavy, with subtle nutty notes emerging mid-palate. This Champagne's base year of 2017 brings forward a vintage character marked by excellent ripeness.

The finish is lingering and elegant, with echoes of floral honey and a faint minerality that lingers on the tongue.