Growing up with a deep admiration for nature, Régis Poissinet spent his childhood in his family’s vineyards before taking on several apprenticeships at various vineyards and observing myriad winemaking techniques, studying the contrasts, and forming his own opinions and style. His holdings are now farmed sustainably and biodynamically, a move that began in 2011, and the payoff has been palpable. The vines have an average age of 33 years but are still vigorous, as if they’re yet in the springtime of their youth. Spread among more than 35 different parcels across the villages of the Marne, these micro-plots require an organized and passionate mind to ensure that each is allowed to thrive. Historically, the Marne Valley has been picked over by the Champagne mega-houses as a top source of “backbone” for their multitude of cuvées. Régis, as a native to these vineyards, has proudly tasked himself with the project of showcasing the region’s fruits and terroirs, especially in single-parcel bottlings such as this! His focused studies armed him with the knowledge and wherewithal to one day take over his family’s land, and like many growers, his focus here is to showcase the distinctness of the terroir and the region’s favorite son, Pinot Meunier. 

The Marne’s unique limestone clay soils are responsible for the power and depth of this revered site – and an ideal environment for Pinot Meunier to thrive. The 2017 vintage was harvested by hand, and followed with traditional vinification, using only natural yeasts and with a resting period of over 6 years on lees before disgorgement. The final dosage of a sparse 1.75 g/L keeps this rich and voluptuous Extra Brut dry and penetrating – but the end result is anything but lean.

Perfumed aromas of jasmine, wisteria, and plum blossoms, followed by a deeply entrancing entry of salted white plums, and a fresh Fino sherry greet you effusively upon opening the bottle. Minerals abound on the palate, with lively river stones, chalk, and warming notes of camphor and toasted hazelnuts. The depth is matched only by this wine’s power, and this rare beauty is among the most unique Champagnes I’ve ever tasted. Is that samphire? Melted chocolate and passion fruit? Turkish coffee with a dusting of fresh, green cardamom? Seriously fun, incredibly captivating stuff, no question. It’s an achievement, and a rare, top cuvée worthy of any Champagne aficionado. We can all but guarantee your utter gratification with this precious bottle, especially for 28% off! You’ll be hard-pressed to find this anywhere in the world – and it’s going fast!