Champagne Cuvée Brut Tradition by Parmantier-Rigaut is designed to be a great wine to share with friends and family. A little gem created to remind us that French excellence can be incredibly warm and convivial. It is produced in Chamery, a charming village classified as Premier Cru and nestled in the celebrated Montagne de Reims. This area has historically been the undisputed kingdom of black grape varieties, thanks to its chalky soils and unique continental microclimate, capable of giving the grapes enviable structure and remarkable natural freshness. In this corner of Champagne, the hills expose the vines to the morning sun while also protecting them from the most intense frosts of northern France. Parmantier-Rigaut interprets the AOC Champagne in the most classic way. The backbone of this bottle is in fact made up of as much as 80% Pinot Meunier, a grape variety often considered a supporting player, but which here takes centre stage, bringing delicious fruit and irresistible immediacy. The remaining 20% is entrusted to Pinot Noir, which contributes complexity, character and that structural finesse that is essential to give depth to each sip. In the cellar, every step is designed to preserve the purity of the fruit. Vinification takes place mainly in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to keep the varietal aromas intact. This is followed by the second fermentation in the bottle, during which the wine rests on the lees in the cool cellar galleries for around 3 years before disgorgement. To maintain perfect stylistic continuity year after year, the maison skilfully integrates a proportion of reserve wines. In the glass, it shows a fine, dense and decidedly persistent perlage. On the nose, the attack is fresh and tempting, led by crisp notes of yellow peach, mirabelle plum, pear and citrus fruit, which then give way to sweet hints of brioche and honey. On the palate, the texture is soft yet enlivened by beautiful dynamism. Ripe fruit fills the mouth before flowing into a citrusy and pleasantly fresh finish.