Meunier d’Antan Extra Brut NV, Champagne Serveaux Fils

An exceptional rich Champagne made from old-vine Pinot Meunier

Established in 1952, Champagne Serveaux is located in the Marne river valley and this family vineyard is now run by three siblings Hugo, Elodie and Nicolas who are the 3rd generation of winemakers and firmly fixed on moving their Domaine forward. They specialise in Pinot Meunier which thrives in the majority limestone and clay soils here. Across all of their wines, lees ageing is for a minimum of 36 months and dosage is low, allowing the fruit quality to shine through.

Translating rather poetically as “Meunier of Yesteryear” this is one of the siblings “Terroir” based cuvées created from 50-55 year old vines. his 100% Pinot Meunier cuvée is made with reserve wines taken from 2014 (50%) and 2015 (50%). The 2014 is vinified in oak barrels and the 2015 was vinified in stainless steel before blending. No malolactic fermentation was allowed to happen which helps the wine to maintain the brightness of the Meunier. It is then bottled and left on the lees for about 8 years – far longer than appellation rules dicate for a non-vintage champagne. Dosage is very low at 2g per litre as the Serveaux siblings have found that these older vines producer inherently richer wines that don’t need as much sugar to adjust the acidity. Aromas of fresh pear, green tea and sweet brioche are bolstered by robust biscuit and toast flavours and an intensely rounded palate. Creamy and rich with a long finish.

Colour – Sparkling, White
Producer – Champagne Serveaux Fils
Country – France
Region – Champagne
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 12.5%
Grapes – Pinot Meunier
Vintage – NV
Sustainability – Practicing Organic
Female Winemaker – Yes
Food Pairings – Lobster