It gives a usually supporting Champagne grape the lead role, making it both educational and genuinely distinctive.

A five-generation grower Champagne house working Premier Cru villages around Rilly-la-Montagne and Taissy plus Grand Cru Mailly-Champagne. The estate has held France's High Environmental Value certification since 2016 and keeps the focus on vineyard expression rather than house scale.

In the glass
Yellow peach, green mango, passion fruit and white pepper; lively but generous, with a creamy mousse and savoury balance.

How it is made
Exclusively Meunier from the Montagne de Reims; Extra Brut at 6 g/L; malolactic fermentation.

Enjoy it with
Spiced seafood, roast pork, aged cheese or an adventurous aperitif.

At a glance

• Producer: Roger Manceaux
• Grape(s): 100% Meunier
• Region: Champagne; Montagne de Reims; AOC Champagne; Premier Cru; France
• Vintage / release: NV
• ABV: 12%
• Style: Low-dosage, single-variety Blanc de Noirs