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A. Margaine
Villers-Marmery
Winery in Villers-Marmery, France
The Read
Chardonnay Precision
Price
$20–30tasting
Why go
A. Margaine offers bookable tastings and estate visits in Villers-Marmery. Compare Chardonnay-led Le Brut with the perpetual-reserve La Cuvée M; check the release details before buying.
About A. Margaine
A. Margaine is a useful Villers-Marmery stop for comparing Chardonnay-led Champagnes. The producer takes online bookings for a one-hour estate tasting and a 90-minute estate visit. Check the calendar before arranging the trip.
Choose the bottles
Le Brut blends Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and reserve wine; the producer’s published base-2023 edition is 86% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Noir. La Cuvée M is its current perpetual-reserve listing, with a published reserve spanning 2002–2020. Those figures are release-specific, so confirm the bottle you find.
Beyond Le Brut
The current catalogue also includes an Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs, rosés and a vintage Spécial Club. Arnaud and Mathilde Margaine work parcel by parcel in Villers-Marmery, where Chardonnay forms a local contrast with much of the Pinot Noir-focused Montagne de Reims.
The takeA good stop for Champagne drinkers curious about Chardonnay from Villers-Marmery and the work of a family producer. Margaine offers a one-hour tasting and a longer estate visit that takes in the vines, winery and cellars. Book the format that matches how much time you want to spend with the place and the wines.
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Planning details
- Location
- 3 avenue de Champagne, 51380 Villers-Marmery, France
- Website
- champagnemargaine.com
- Phone
- +33 3 26 97 92 13
The take
The Take
The Vibe
A. Margaine is a family grower in Villers-Marmery, on the eastern side of the Montagne de Reims, where Chardonnay is unusually prominent. Arnaud and Mathilde Margaine work parcel by parcel and offer both tastings and a longer estate visit. The focus is a specific village and its wines, with the option to see vines, winery and cellars on a booked visit.
Best For
A good stop for Champagne drinkers curious about Chardonnay from Villers-Marmery and the work of a family producer. Margaine offers a one-hour tasting and a longer estate visit that takes in the vines, winery and cellars. Book the format that matches how much time you want to spend with the place and the wines.
Tasting Tips
Start with L’Extra-Brut for a Blanc de Blancs expression, then compare Le Brut or La Cuvée M to see a different blend or use of reserve wine. If visiting, choose between the estate tasting and the longer tour when reserving; confirm current availability with Margaine.
Venue details
Ambiance
Authentic family atmosphere with warm, personal welcomes, instructive cellar visits, and intimate tastings highlighting fresh, crisp Champagnes.
Tags
Vibe
RusticIntimateElegant
Best For
Wine EducationSolo ExplorationSpecial Occasion
Experience
Vineyard TourCave TastingEstate Grounds
Sourcing
Sustainable
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Vineyard
At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne Premier Cru
- Varietals
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- Tour Duration
- 60-90 minutes
- Tour Languages
- French, English
- Visits
- By reservation
- Farming
- Sustainable
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling, Still White, Still Rose
- Wine Club
- Not available
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 avenue de Champagne, 51380 Villers-Marmery, France
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A. Margaine make?
The current range includes Le Brut, an Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs, La Cuvée M, rosés and vintage Spécial Club.
Is Le Brut always 88% Chardonnay?
No. The producer’s published base-2023 edition is 86% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Noir; blends vary by release.
Can I visit A. Margaine?
The estate offers online booking for a one-hour tasting and a 90-minute visit in Villers-Marmery.
