Pinot Meunier grape variety

Crafted in the Marne Valley by a family estate working its vines biodynamically since the 1990s, this champagne puts Pinot Meunier centre stage. The clay-and-limestone soils of Crouttes-sur-Marne give the grapes real depth, while gentle pressing and ageing on lees for several years build texture and finesse. Expect a golden glow, fine persistent bubbles and aromas of ripe orchard fruit, honey, brioche and a touch of spice. The palate feels round yet lively, with a long, slightly saline finish. Lovely as an aperitif, it also shines alongside roast poultry, creamy cheeses or seafood. A sincere, soulful bottle worth sharing.

Crafted by a family house rooted in the Côte des Bar, this brut blends Pinot Noir's generous fruit with the freshness of Chardonnay. The vines grow on clay-limestone slopes, worked with care and picked by hand, which shows in the glass: fine, persistent bubbles, aromas of ripe pear, white peach and a touch of brioche from patient cellar ageing. The palate is round yet crisp, with a clean, moreish finish that never feels heavy. Pour it chilled as an aperitif, with oysters, goat's cheese or simply with friends when you fancy something special. Honest, welcoming Champagne you'll happily open again.

A bright, inviting bubbly from a family house rooted in the chalky soils of the Marne, where Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay are tended with real care. The pale salmon colour comes from a touch of still red wine blended in, giving you juicy notes of wild strawberry, raspberry and a little citrus zest. Patient ageing on the lees adds a soft, creamy texture that balances the lively freshness beautifully. Lovely as an aperitif, it also works a treat with charcuterie, grilled salmon or a bowl of summer berries. Easy-going, elegant and made to be shared with friends.

A Franconian gem from Wein Goutte, this dry Schwarzriesling (Pinot Meunier) shows just how charming this often-overlooked grape can be. Grown on Franconia's mineral-rich soils, the vines soak up plenty of sunshine, giving fruit that's ripe yet beautifully fresh. Gentle pressing and careful vinification keep things bright and honest, with no heavy oak to mask the character. Expect soft red berries, a touch of cherry and a smooth, easy-going finish that stays properly dry. Great with roast chicken, charcuterie or a relaxed evening with friends. If you fancy trying something a little different, this one won't let you down.

A rosé that charms from the first sip. Crafted by a family house in Épernay that still ferments its wines in small oak casks, it carries a gentle vanilla warmth alongside bright red fruit. Think wild strawberry, raspberry and a touch of blood orange, all wrapped in fine, persistent bubbles. The blend draws on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier from carefully chosen Champagne villages, aged patiently on lees to build real depth and a silky texture. Lovely as an aperitif, but it truly shines with grilled salmon, duck breast or a summer berry tart. Gift box included — ready to impress.

Crafted in Pierry, just south of Épernay, this is the signature cuvée of a young grower who farms his vines with real care across the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir drawn from dozens of tiny plots, it's partly fermented in oak and aged on reserve wines, giving it depth without heaviness. Expect white peach, citrus zest and a gentle brioche note, all carried by a chalky, mouth-watering finish. Barely dosed, so the fruit and minerality do the talking. Brilliant as an aperitif, but equally happy alongside oysters, sushi or a roast chicken.

Imagine a champagne with nothing to hide: no dosage, no added sugar, just pure fruit and chalky freshness. Crafted by a house that has stayed loyal to fermentation in small oak casks since 1864, it carries a lovely toasty depth alongside bright citrus, white flowers and a hint of green apple. The blend draws on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier from classic Champagne slopes, then rests patiently on its lees to build texture and finesse. Bone-dry yet generous, it's brilliant with oysters, sushi or simply on its own. Comes in a smart gift box, so it's ready to impress straight away.

A family-run estate in Chavot, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, where seven generations have tended the vines with real care. You'll find a blend dominated by Pinot Meunier, grown on chalky, clay-rich slopes and farmed organically and biodynamically. Old vines, hand-picked grapes, fermentation partly in oak barrels and a generous proportion of reserve wines give this fizz its depth and character. Expect ripe orchard fruit, brioche and a touch of citrus zest, carried by a fine, persistent mousse. Lovely as an aperitif, but it also stands up beautifully to roast chicken, soft cheeses or seafood. A brilliant everyday Champagne with genuine soul.

Crafted in Les Riceys, in the heart of the Côte des Bar, this bubbly comes from a grower who farms his vines biodynamically and lets each parcel speak for itself. Pinot Noir leads the blend, joined by a touch of rarer varieties, all grown on Kimmeridgian limestone soils that give real mineral tension. Fermentation happens naturally with indigenous yeasts, and no dosage is added, so what you taste is pure fruit and chalky freshness. Expect red berries, citrus zest and a saline finish that keeps you coming back. Brilliant with oysters, roast poultry or simply poured among friends.

Imagine a champagne that puts Pinot Meunier centre stage, grown on the chalky, clay-rich slopes around Chavot in the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay. The Laherte family has been farming here since 1889, and today works its vines biodynamically, with real respect for the soil and old plots. This rosé is made by short maceration, giving you a pale copper glow and that lovely bite of wild strawberry, redcurrant and blood orange. The extra brut dosage keeps everything taut and fresh, so the fruit stays bright rather than sweet. Pour it with charcuterie, grilled salmon or simply on its own — you'll see why it turns heads.

Grown in the Marne Valley at Crouttes-sur-Marne, this cuvée comes from a family estate farming biodynamically since the late 1990s. Pinot Meunier takes the lead here, drawing on clay-and-limestone soils that give real depth and a gentle, chalky freshness. The grapes are picked by hand, fermented slowly and left to rest patiently on lees, building texture without losing brightness. With barely any dosage, you get the fruit in its purest form: ripe pear, quince, a hint of toasted brioche and a long, saline finish. Lovely with oysters, roast poultry or simply on its own when you fancy something honest and alive.

Crafted by a family domaine in the Petite Montagne de Reims, this single-plot cuvée comes from vines farmed organically and biodynamically, on clay-limestone soils that give real depth. The 2020 harvest brings ripe fruit without heaviness, and the absence of dosage lets the terroir speak for itself: think white peach, citrus zest, a touch of brioche and a chalky, saline finish. The bubbles are fine and persistent, the texture precise. Serve it chilled with oysters, grilled fish or simply on its own as an aperitif. If you like grower Champagne with honesty and character, you'll want a bottle of this one.

Crafted by a family of growers in Vrigny, in the Montagne de Reims, this Premier Cru is built around Pinot Meunier, the variety that thrives on the sandy, chalky soils here. Old vines, worked with real care and respect for the land, give fruit with plenty of depth. Ageing on fine lees in the cellars brings a creamy texture, while the extra brut dosage keeps everything fresh and precise. Expect ripe orchard fruit, toasted brioche, a touch of citrus zest and a long, chalky finish. Pour it as an aperitif, or with roast poultry and soft cheeses — you'll find it hard to stop at one glass.

This sparkling wine is a pure expression of finesse and freedom, crafted by Romain Hénin, a passionate winemaker behind “La Bulle Libre.” Each sip reveals delicate bubbles, crisp citrus notes, and a touch of minerality that makes it wonderfully refreshing. Made with minimal intervention, it captures the true spirit of Champagne – lively, elegant, and full of character. Perfect for celebrating or simply enjoying with good company, it’s best served chilled between 8°C and 10°C. Let this cuvée take you on a joyful journey of flavour and authenticity straight from the heart of France.

Meet a grower Champagne from Chamery, in the Montagne de Reims, where Thomas Perseval works his family vines with real care — organic practices, low yields and a light touch in the cellar. Meunier takes the lead here, grown on chalky, clay-rich slopes that give the wine its gentle roundness and quiet depth. Fermentation happens with indigenous yeasts, part in oak, and dosage stays low so the fruit and the soil do the talking. Expect ripe orchard fruit, warm brioche, a chalky finish and fine, creamy bubbles. Lovely with roast chicken, soft cheeses, or simply poured on its own.

A true icon from the family-run house founded in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ back in 1818, this rosé has charmed lovers of fine fizz for generations. Its delicate salmon-pink hue comes from a touch of still red wine from Les Clos Hauts, blended with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier sourced from the finest Champagne crus. Slow, cool fermentation — the house's signature — preserves wonderfully pure aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and fresh citrus, carried by a silky, fine-beaded mousse. Elegant, precise and endlessly drinkable, it's perfect for celebrations, summer evenings or simply spoiling yourself. The smart gift box makes it an effortless present.

Imagine a still white from the heart of Verzy, where Mouzon-Leroux farms its grand cru slopes biodynamically, letting chalk and old vines speak for themselves. Here all seven Champagne grapes share the same plot and the same press, blended together in a single harmonious whole. The 2020 vintage brings ripe fruit, gentle citrus and a smoky, mineral edge that lingers long after the glass is empty. Fermented naturally and aged with patience, it feels textured, saline and beautifully alive. If you want to taste the region without the bubbles, you'll find it quietly thrilling with roast poultry, aged cheese or simply good company.

Imagine a champagne built on time itself: a perpetual blend started years ago and patiently topped up, vintage after vintage. Francis Boulard and his daughter Delphine work their Massif de Saint-Thierry plots biodynamically, letting chalky, sandy soils and old vines speak for themselves. Expect no fuss here — low dosage, wild yeasts, oak ageing and plenty of patience in the cellar. The result is wonderfully deep and golden, with notes of dried apricot, honey, toasted nuts and a saline finish that keeps you reaching for another sip. Pour it with aged comté, roast poultry or simply on its own, and you'll get it.

# Brut Nature 1er Cru Esprit de Vrigny — Roger Coulon A champagne made entirely from Pinot Meunier, grown on the chalky slopes of Vrigny in the Montagne de Reims. The Coulon family has farmed these old vines for eight generations, working them with real care and respect for the soil. No sugar is added at dégorgement, so what you taste is pure fruit and terroir: ripe orchard fruit, a hint of brioche from long ageing on lees, and a chalky, mouthwatering finish. Dry, textured and beautifully precise, it's the kind of bottle that wakes up your palate. Lovely with oysters, roast poultry or simply on its own.

Crafted by a small grower-driven house with a real soft spot for Meunier, this cuvée puts the often-overlooked grape centre stage. Grown on clay-rich slopes where it ripens beautifully, the fruit is hand-picked and gently pressed, then vinified to keep every bit of its generous, fleshy character. Expect ripe orchard fruit, a touch of brioche and red berry freshness, all carried by a fine, persistent bead. It's rounded and welcoming rather than austere — the kind of fizz that works just as well with roast chicken as it does on its own. Serve chilled and share with people you like.

This exceptional sparkling rosé from the 2008 vintage reveals the timeless savoir-faire of Alfred Gratien, a house celebrated for crafting wines of character and finesse. Its delicate salmon hue invites you to discover aromas of wild berries, citrus zest and subtle notes of brioche. On the palate, it’s fresh, elegant and perfectly balanced, offering a refined and lingering finish. Ideal for special moments, it pairs beautifully with seafood or fine desserts. Serve it chilled, between 8°C and 10°C, to fully enjoy its vibrant personality and the signature craftsmanship that defines this distinguished Champagne house.

Grown in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, this cuvée comes from a small family estate in Chamery where Thomas Perseval works his vines with real care, favouring gentle, low-intervention methods. The fruit is picked by hand from a single plot, then pressed and fermented slowly to keep every nuance of the chalky, clay-rich soil. Ageing on lees gives you a fine, persistent mousse and a lovely creamy texture, while the palate stays bright and mineral with notes of white peach, citrus zest and toasted brioche. A characterful grower Champagne to open with seafood, poultry or simply on its own.

This elegant sparkling wine from the renowned house of Alfred Gratien captures the essence of finesse and craftsmanship. Born in 2016, it reveals delicate notes of red berries, citrus, and a subtle hint of brioche that unfold beautifully on the palate. Each sip is balanced, lively, and full of charm, offering a refined experience that lingers gracefully. Perfect for celebrating life’s special moments or simply elevating an evening with friends. Serve it chilled, ideally between 8°C and 10°C, to let its freshness and complexity shine through. A true expression of passion and tradition in every bubble.

This elegant sparkling wine from the renowned house of Alfred Gratien captures the essence of finesse and craftsmanship. Born in 2016, it reveals delicate notes of red berries, citrus, and a subtle hint of brioche that unfold beautifully on the palate. Each sip is balanced, lively, and full of charm, offering a refined experience that lingers gracefully. Perfect for celebrating life’s special moments or simply elevating an evening with friends. Serve it chilled, ideally between 8°C and 10°C, to let its freshness and complexity shine through. A true expression of passion and tradition in every bubble.