{"product_id":"mv-champagne-ch-marin-fils-la-precieuse-brut-assemblage","title":"MV Champagne Ch. Marin \u0026 Fils, \"La Précieuse\" Brut Assemblage","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eTucked away in the village of Avirey-Lingey within the Côte des Bar, Champagne Ch. Marin \u0026amp; Fils exemplifies the authentic, grower-driven spirit that savvy collectors continually hunt for. Hailing from the southernmost district of Champagne, their vineyards sit on the exact same ancient Kimmeridgian limestone-and-clay ridge that runs through Chablis just a few miles to the west. This unique geological gift gives \"La Précieuse\" an electric, limestone-driven mineral core, while the Pinot Noir-heavy assemblage lends a rich, vinosity-packed frame. Extended lees aging in the cellar builds a silky, micro-fine mousse that bridges artisanal precision with sheer hedonistic pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn the glass, it pours a luminous pale gold with persistent, delicate streams of bubbles. Bright aromatics of crisp orchard fruit, lemon curd, and white peach immediately leap out, framed by classic autolytic notes of freshly baked brioche, toasted almond, and crushed oyster shell. On the palate, the entry is generous yet precise—driving red-apple flesh and citrus zest across a fine-grained, chalky texture. The balanced Brut dosage underscores its lush fruit depth without obscuring the mouthwatering acidity and savory mineral finish, making it a benchmark grower bottling that punches far above its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Grower Champagne:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted in small batches by a boutique, family-run grower estate in the Côte des Bar, offering immense character over mass-market big houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChablis-Like Limestone Minerality:\u003c\/b\u003e Grown on ancient Kimmeridgian soils that impart a pristine, chalky tension and mouthwatering energy to every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRich Yet Balanced:\u003c\/b\u003e The Pinot Noir core provides plush orchard fruit and brioche richness, perfectly counterbalanced by crisp citrus lift and fine effervescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve well-chilled at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e45°F–48°F (7°C–9°C)\u003c\/b\u003e. Use a rounded white wine glass or tulip flute rather than a narrow coupe to allow the rich aromatics to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrep \/ Decanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Pop and pour—no decanting required. Give it a minute in the glass to let the fine bead harmonize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Phenomenal with fresh oysters on the half shell, classic Gougères, pan-seared sea scallops with brown butter, buttermilk fried chicken, or rich triple-crème cheeses like Brillat-Savarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48031480250422,"sku":"SOMM2610-MARNMVCHMPPRC-750","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/mv-champagne-ch-marin-fils-la-precieuse-brut-assemblage","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}