A. Margaine Cuvee Rose, Champagne

A. Margaine Cuvée Rosé is a refined, quietly expressive Champagne that balances freshness, red fruit and chalky precision with real poise. Produced in Villers Marmery, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims, this rosé reflects a unique terroir where Chardonnay thrives on chalk rich soils, bringing elegance and lift, while Pinot Noir adds depth and structure.

A. Margaine is a small, family run Champagne house best known for its Chardonnay driven style, something of a rarity in the Montagne de Reims. Cuvée Rosé is crafted using traditional methods, with a portion of red wine added to achieve colour and aromatic depth. Extended lees ageing builds texture and complexity, while careful dosage keeps the wine balanced and food friendly rather than overtly fruity or sweet.

In the glass, the wine shows a delicate salmon pink hue with a fine, persistent bead. Aromas are fresh and nuanced. Wild strawberry, raspberry and red currant lead, followed by hints of blood orange, rose petal and subtle brioche. A chalky undertone gives clarity and restraint, keeping the profile elegant rather than showy.

On the palate, A. Margaine Cuvée Rosé is poised and precise. Red berry flavours flow through a silky, refined mousse, supported by bright acidity that brings energy and length. There is a gentle savoury note beneath the fruit, adding depth and complexity. The finish is dry, clean and lingering, with red fruit, citrus peel and mineral notes echoing through.

This is a Champagne that works beautifully both as an aperitif and at the table. It pairs particularly well with salmon, tuna, shellfish, charcuterie, roast poultry or lightly spiced dishes. Drinking beautifully now for its freshness and balance, it will also continue to develop additional harmony and subtle savoury complexity over the next five to eight years.

A. Margaine Cuvée Rosé is elegant, balanced and quietly confident. A rosé Champagne that favours finesse over flash and rewards those who appreciate precision, texture and terroir driven style.