Maurice Choppin
A luminous salmon robe with copper highlights, fine and persistent bubbles. The nose opens on fresh raspberry, wild rose and an earthy note characteristic of Meunier from Damery. The palate is lively, slightly tannic, with a long mineral finish driven by indigenous yeasts.
THE CUVÉES OF MAISON MAURICE CHOPPINThe expert verdict
The structure of this champagne
TASTING NOTES
A luminous salmon robe with copper highlights, fine and persistent bubbles. The nose opens on fresh raspberry, wild rose and an earthy note characteristic of Meunier from Damery. The palate is lively, slightly tannic, with a long mineral finish driven by indigenous yeasts.
The composition
Terroirs
Sourced from the eponymous lieu-dit in Damery (Vallée de la Marne), this rosé undergoes 36 hours of maceration in terracotta amphora, expressing the unique potential of old-vine, mass selection vines planted in 1982 on the south-facing slopes of the commune.
About this house
Established in Damery for seven generations (1712), Maison Maurice Choppin is today led by Benjamin Choppin, a récoltant-manipulant working the terroirs of the Vallée de la Marne. The domaine has held Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification since 2018 and farms its vines using reasoned viticulture with a clear leaning towards organic practices.
Benjamin Choppin champions an uncompromising, natural approach: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, ageing in 225 L oak barrels and terracotta amphoras, with no filtration or fining. Each parcel is vinified separately to reveal its own identity, in a spirit of total terroir transparency.
The perfect pairing
Aperitif
Its extra-brut vivacity and red fruit character make this an elegant aperitif champagne, perfect alongside warm cheese bites.
Starter
The sharp acidity and light tannic structure of the rosé Meunier beautifully complement the freshness of a citrus-cured salmon tartare.
Main course
The depth of this old-vine Meunier holds its own against the richness of duck breast and the gentle heat of oriental spices.
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