The place

Vallée de la Marne · Champagne

Following the Marne river west, this is Meunier country. The grape ripens reliably in cooler, frost-prone sites and brings approachable fruit and softness to blends — the friendly, fragrant heart of many non-vintage Champagnes.

SoilsMarlClayChalkSand
Meunier was long treated as a supporting grape — growers now bottle it solo.It buds late, dodging spring frost.
60–220 mAltitude
AOCsClassification
Cool continental, frost-prone valley floorClimate

Grapes Meunier

Vallée de la Marne vineyards
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The maker

Domaine de Marzilly - Champagne Ullens

Est. 2012 · Vallée de la Marne, France

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Terroir & craft

SoilsMarl, Clay, Chalk, Sand
Altitude60–220 m
GrapesMeunier, Chardonnay

Serving

Serve at10-12
GlassTulip
Domaine de Marzilly - Champagne Ullens cellar