A. Margaine N.V. Champagne "Le Demi-Sec", Villers-Marmery

Villers-Marmery is an anomaly in the Montagne de Reims, an island of Chardonnay in a sea of Pinot Noir creating near Blanc de Blancs and giving the most simply delicious Champagnes in this portfolio. These can be some of the most hauntingly beautiful and original Champagnes you can drink. The clone of Chardonnay used by Margaine in Villers-Marmery is specific to this area and cannot be found in other parts of Champagne.

Le Demi Sec is 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir (from Verzy), aged 18 months on the lees.  

91 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The NV Cuvée Le Demi-Sec is laced with pear, spice, pastry and floral accents. Airy and gracious, the Demi-Sec hides its grams of dosage gracefully. This is beautifully done, and absolutely delicious."