The Appellation:
Champagne, France
Charly-sur-Marne lies a mere 50 kilometres east of Paris along the Vallée de la Marne subregion. The Baron family owns 38 hectares of sustainably managed vineyards that are largely planted with Pinot Meunier, the dominant grape in the region.

The Grapes:
60% Meunier – 40% Chardonnay

The Winemaking:
The Grand Réserve is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel and undergoes malolactic fermentation to give it roundness. It is aged on its lees for three years and has a balanced dosage of 10g/l residual sugar.

The Wine:
This blend is the perfect illustration of Meunier from the Marne Valley. Light yellow in colour with very fine mousse. The bouquet is discreet and elegant with note of brioche and candied or stewed fruits, with a light honey aroma. The mouth is supple and a well balanced. Unctuous with a good length in the mouth.

Alcohol: 12%
Total Acidity: 7.65 g/L
pH: 3.1
Sugar: 10 g/L

Pairing Ideas:
French fries. Oysters. Life.

The Format:
Bottle, 750ml – cork closure and cage

The Winery:
Sophie Baron Champagne was founded by Gabriel and Dolorès Baron in Charly-sur-Marne and is named after their daughter. Sophie joined her namesake property in 1982 and currently works alongside her winemaker brother, Ignace.

The Baron family owns 38 hectares of sustainably managed vineyards in the champagne, planted mainly with Pinot Meunier, which comprises 60% of their Grande Réserve blend, alongside 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. The Grande Réserve is fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks and undergoes malolactic fermentation to give the final expression excellent complexity and texture. Following secondary fermentation in bottle, it is aged on its lees for three years and has a balanced dosage of 10 grammes per litre. The dominance of Pinot Meunier in the blend gives this crisp and lively champagne richness and red berry fruit.