A. Margaine Demi Sec Traditionelle, Champagne

A. Margaine Demi Sec Traditionnelle is a beautifully balanced Champagne that leans into generosity and charm while still keeping the house’s trademark precision intact. Made in Villers Marmery, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims, this Champagne is shaped by chalky soils and a slightly cooler exposure that favours finesse and freshness. The Demi Sec style adds a gentle sweetness, but here it is handled with restraint, creating a wine that feels rounded and luxurious rather than heavy.

A. Margaine is a small, family run Champagne house with a strong reputation for Chardonnay led elegance, unusual for a Montagne de Reims producer. The vineyards around Villers Marmery are known for producing particularly refined Chardonnay, and this forms the backbone of the blend, supported by Pinot Noir for structure and depth. Traditional methods, extended lees ageing and careful dosage are all used to achieve harmony rather than overt richness.

In the glass, the wine shows a bright golden hue with a fine, persistent bead. Aromas are inviting and expressive. Ripe pear, baked apple and yellow peach lead, followed by notes of honey, brioche and vanilla pastry. There is a soft floral note and a chalky undertone that keeps everything feeling fresh and composed.

On the palate, A. Margaine Demi Sec Traditionnelle is smooth, generous and beautifully balanced. The touch of sweetness enhances the ripe orchard fruit flavours without overpowering them, while lively acidity keeps the wine energetic and food friendly. The mousse is creamy and refined, and the finish is long and gently savoury, with lingering notes of fruit, pastry and citrus peel.

This is a Champagne that truly shines at the table. It pairs beautifully with lightly spiced dishes, pâté, foie gras, blue cheese or fruit based desserts where balance matters more than sweetness. It is also a wonderful option for those who enjoy a softer, more generous Champagne style without sacrificing quality or finesse. Drink now for its charm and openness, or over the next few years as it gains further harmony.

A. Margaine Demi Sec Traditionnelle is elegant, comforting and quietly confident. A Champagne that understands sweetness as a seasoning rather than a statement, and one that rewards both curiosity and good food.