The MV Champagne Charles Marin & Fils "La Précieuse" Brut Assemblage is the ultimate antidote to the sea of forgettable, mass-produced fizz crowding the market. Handcrafted by Sonia and Eric Marin on their tiny, 6-hectare family estate in the southern Côte des Bar, this is genuine artisan "farmer fizz" with soul, pedigree, and remarkable cellar depth.Sourced from hillside vines planted back in 1969 and enriched with upwards of 30% mature reserve wines, this cuvée captures the warmth, generosity, and pure energy of one of Champagne’s most dynamic grower-producer families.

The estate shares its rolling hills with cult icons like Cédric Bouchard, Vouette & Sorbée, and Marie-Courtin, sitting just miles north of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. Unlike the soft chalk found in northern Champagne, these vineyards rest on pure Kimmeridgian limestone and clay marl—the exact marine fossil bedrock that defines nearby Chablis. Dominated by Pinot Noir with supportive splashes of Chardonnay and heritage Pinot Blanc, "La Précieuse" delivers ripe orchard fruit,red berry lift, and subtle toasted brioche, all framed by crystalline salinity and a vibrant, persistent mousse.

Why You’ll Love It

• True Artisan "Farmer Fizz": Estate-grown, hand-harvested, and bottled entirely by a single family farming just 6 hectares of heritage vines planted in 1969.

• Cult Terroir & Chablis-Like Minerality: Rooted in fossil-dense Kimmeridgian limestone on the border of Burgundy, offering a vinous, saline grip you simply won't find in mass-market northern Champagne.

• Elevated Reserve Wine Depth: Blended with upwards of 30% mature reserve wines, delivering rich layers of baked apple, hazelnut, and brioche rarely seen at this level.

How to Serve It

• The Right Glassware: Skip the narrow flutes—serve in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass or a standard white wine glass to let the complex aromatics and creamy mousse breathe.

• Serving Temperature: Chill to 48°F–52°F (9°C–11°C). Serving it slightly warmer than standard sparkling highlights its vinous Pinot Noir weight and pastry richness.

• Versatile Table Pairings: Beyond an aperitif, this structured bubbly shines alongside warm gougères, fresh oysters,roasted poultry with fine herbs, or aged Comté cheese.