From the higher-altitude slopes of the Vallée de la Marne, R. Faivre “Le Mont Pinson” 2019 is a single-parcel Champagne made from 100% Meunier, sourced from a site where elevation plays a defining role in preserving freshness, tension and aromatic precision. The chalk-rich soils of this hillside vineyard reinforce the wine’s linearity, giving a distinctly cool, mineral-driven expression of Meunier.

The 2019 vintage is vinified as a single-harvest, single-parcel wine, with fermentation conducted in small stainless-steel and enamel tanks to preserve purity of fruit and site definition. This approach emphasises clarity and precision over texture-building, resulting in a Champagne that is focused, vibrant and highly transparent.

On the palate, it is crisp and finely etched. Bright redcurrant, wild strawberry and raspberry form the core fruit profile, lifted by citrus zest and a pronounced chalky minerality. The Meunier brings its natural juiciness and mid-palate generosity, but here it is tightly framed by altitude and limestone tension, creating a wine that feels both energetic and structured. The finish is long, saline and precise, with a subtle savoury edge.

Bottled in an Extra Brut style with just 0.5 g/L dosage, the wine is extremely dry, allowing the purity of fruit and terroir expression to come through without distraction. It is a pure, site-driven Champagne that reflects both the individuality of the Mont Pinson parcel and R. Faivre’s precise, terroir-focused philosophy.