{"title":"Montagne de Reims Champagne Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontagne de Reims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Champagne’s defining terroirs, a sweeping landscape of historic villages and chalk-influenced vineyards where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir reaches extraordinary heights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. From \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbonnay and Bouzy to Verzenay, Verzy, and Vrigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the region produces Champagnes of remarkable structure, depth, and character. Explore our sommelier-selected collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontagne de Reims Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from celebrated Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages to exceptional grower-producers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"champagne-pascal-lallement-premier-cru-brut-september-club","title":"MV Champagne Pascal Lallement, Premier Cru Brut","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_3df8d75d68c4cebc-114\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003eNestled in the sun-drenched, natural amphitheater of Chamery—a Premier Cru village in the heart of the Montagne de Reims—fourth-generation grower Pascal Lallement crafts some of the most soulful, pinot-driven Grower Champagnes in the region.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-182 citation-end-182\"\u003eWhile mega-houses source from hundreds of disparate sites, Lallement’s tiny production relies on sustainably farmed, hillside vines rooted in deep chalk and clay soils.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-181 citation-end-181\"\u003eDriven by a blend of red-skinned grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) complemented by Chardonnay, this NV cuvée undergoes a generous four to five years of lees aging before disgorgement—a commitment to patience usually reserved for prestige vintage bottlings.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_3df8d75d68c4cebc-115\"\u003eIn the glass, it pours a warm pale gold with a fine, persistent mousse, leaping out with expressive aromas of red cherry, crisp green apple, toasted brioche, and hazelnut. The palate offers a striking interplay between Pinot-driven richness and electric chalk minerality, layering juicy orchard fruit and lemon oil over a silky, mouth-filling texture. \u003cspan class=\"citation-180 citation-end-180\"\u003eBrilliant as a crisp aperitif, its depth and broad structure also make it a dream at the table paired with pan-fried sole, roast chicken, or aged Gruyère.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrestige Aging at a Bargain:\u003c\/b\u003e Spends an incredible 4–5 years aging on the lees, delivering the creamy, brioche-driven complexity usually found in $100+ bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_3df8d75d68c4cebc-116\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Premier Cru Terroir:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-179 citation-end-179\"\u003eSourced entirely from sustainably farmed, 1er Cru hillside plots in Chamery, displaying the deep chalk minerality of the Montagne de Reims.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Grower Champagne:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted in tiny quantities by fourth-generation vigneron Pascal Lallement rather than mass-produced by a corporate big-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve nicely chilled at \u003cb\u003e45°F–48°F (7°C–9°C)\u003c\/b\u003e to preserve its crisp acidity while allowing the rich Pinot fruit and bakery aromas to open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlassware:\u003c\/b\u003e Skip the narrow flute; opt for a \u003cb\u003ewhite wine glass\u003c\/b\u003e or a wider tulip-shaped Champagne glass to fully appreciate its complex bouquet and persistent mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairing Idea:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve alongside \u003cb\u003ecrispy pan-seared duck breast, seared scallops in brown butter, or baked Brie with crostini\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47180311265334,"sku":"SOMM2509CL-PLNVPCR-750","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/MVChampagnePascalLallement_PremierCruBrut_1.png?v=1786481246"},{"product_id":"mv-champagne-forest-marie-brut-tradition-montagne-de-reims","title":"MV Champagne Forest-Marié, Brut \"Tradition,\" Montagne de Reims","description":"\u003cp\u003eForest-Marié is a family grower-Champagne house rooted in Trigny, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, where the same family has tended vines across nine generations. Today the estate is run by Thierry and Gracianne Forest-Marié, who farm sustainably and HVE certified. They work an unusually fragmented holding: 86 separate plots spread across the villages of Trigny and Ecueil, each painstakingly harvested on its own schedule to capture the specific character(s) of the chalk-and-clay hillsides that define this stretch of Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tradition\" is the house's flagship non-vintage Brut, a true equal-thirds blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, assembled from fruit across those 86 parcels to build a wine defined by true consistency rather than any single vintage's fingerprint. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine \"house Champagne\" in the best sense: dependable, food-friendly, and just as much at home at a celebration as it is on a Tuesday dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fine, persistent mousse, toasted brioche, lemon citrus and green apple aromatics. Fresh peach and honeyed pear, crisp red apple and a trace of red cherry.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright and balanced acidity, keeps the wine crisp with a long refreshing finish that pulls you back for another sip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChill to 45-48°F before opening.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe in all-purpose stems rather than narrow flutes to allow aromas to open up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy alongside butter-poached lobster tail, or really anything from raw oysters to a simple roast chicken. Its bright acidity and gentle richness make it one of the most versatile bottles you can keep on hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Champagne_Forest-Marie_vineyard.jpg?v=1787825454\" alt=\"Champagne Forest-Marie\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397091213366,"sku":"SOMM2608-FMNVTRA-750","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/MVChampagneForest-Marie_BrutTradition_MontagnedeReims.png?v=1787683351"},{"product_id":"mv-champagne-lelarge-pugeot-premier-cru-tradition-extra-brut-vrigny","title":"MV Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot, Premier Cru \"Tradition\" Extra Brut (Vrigny)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Lelarge-Pugeot is an exemplary certified organic and biodynamic grower estate located in Vrigny, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims known for its chalk-dominant soils and unusual devotion to Meunier. The Lelarge family has been growing grapes here since 1799, and today Dominique Lelarge alongside his wife Dominique Pugeot and their children practice a natural, low-intervention approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Tradition\" Extra Brut is a Meunier-dominant blend grounded in chalky minerality, fermented spontaneously using indigenous yeasts and bottled with minimal sulfur and a bone-dry Extra Brut dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA biodynamic grower Champagne showcasing the elegant, expressive potential of Premier Cru Meunier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpontaneous fermentation and extended lees contact offer deep autolytic richness balanced by razor-sharp acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpresses notes of orchard fruits, dried apricots, honeycomb, fresh brioche, and a chalky, mineral finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compelling everyday luxury for Champagne lovers seeking grower character over big-house polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe chilled between 46°F and 50°F to let its layered aromatics open up fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo decanting necessary; open and pour directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse all-purpose stems to give the fine, creamy mousse plenty of space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent partner for oysters, roasted poultry, or soft bloomy-rind cheeses like Brie de Meaux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47708932505654,"sku":"SOMM2609-CLPMVVRI-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/MVChampagneLelarge-Pugeot_PremierCruTraditionExtraBrut_Vrigny.png?v=1789159794"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Champagne_Reims_-_Montagne_de_Reims.jpg?v=1789719270","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/montagne-de-reims-champagne-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}