From the village of Belval-sous-Châtillon in the Vallée de la Marne, R. Faivre “Les Reflets Du Clocher” NV is a pure 100% Meunier Champagne, drawn from three lieux-dits—Les Glises, Mont Pinson and Le Bout du Village—each planted on a mix of clay-limestone and hard limestone soils that bring both generosity and structure to the final wine. It is a precise, terroir-focused expression of Meunier, shaped by careful parcel selection and restrained cellar work.

The blend is based on 80% 2022 harvest, complemented by 20% reserve wines from 2018–2020, adding depth and continuity without diminishing the clarity of the base vintage. After fermentation, the wine spends 15 months on lees, building subtle autolytic complexity while preserving its energetic, fruit-driven core.

On the palate, this is a luminous and finely tuned Champagne. Aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit, apricot and ripe peach lead the profile, supported by citrus lift and a delicate floral edge. The Meunier brings a supple, juicy mid-palate, while the limestone soils contribute a firm chalk-driven tension that keeps everything focused and linear. The finish is clean, saline and quietly persistent.

Bottled in an Extra Brut style with just 0.5 g/L dosage, the wine is exceptionally dry and transparent, allowing the purity of fruit and site expression to take centre stage. The result is a Champagne that balances ripeness with precision, richness with restraint.

Les Reflets Du Clocher is a clear reflection of the Faivre philosophy: small-scale, parcel-driven Champagne that prioritises terroir clarity over stylistic manipulation. It is both expressive and disciplined, offering a pure window into Meunier from one of the Vallée de la Marne’s most thoughtful producers.