Nestled in the village of Avirey-Lingey in the Côte des Bar, Champagne Serge Mathieu is one of the region's most respected grower-producers, with a family history in viticulture stretching back more than 250 years. Today, the estate comprises 11 hectares of organically certified vineyards, planted predominantly to Pinot Noir (around 80%) with the balance Chardonnay. Every cuvée is produced exclusively from the family's own fruit, allowing each wine to express the distinctive Kimmeridgian limestone soils and warmer southern climate that make the Côte des Bar one of Champagne's most exciting terroirs. Under the stewardship of Isabelle Mathieu and Michel Jacob, the estate has embraced sustainable and organic viticulture alongside a deliberately low-intervention approach in the cellar, producing Champagnes renowned for their precision, freshness and understated elegance. Extended ageing on lees and restrained dosage preserve purity of fruit and terroir, resulting in artisanal Champagnes that offer exceptional character, balance and value.
Tasting Note: Crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grown in a single exceptional vintage, Serge Mathieu Millésime 2012 captures the depth and character for which the Côte des Bar is renowned. The bouquet opens with ripe orchard fruits, preserved citrus and white peach, layered with toasted brioche, roasted almond and delicate acacia honey from extended ageing on the lees. The palate is beautifully structured yet remarkably refined, combining generous Pinot Noir richness with vibrant acidity and a distinctive chalky minerality. Fine, persistent mousse carries the wine to a long, savoury finish marked by hints of hazelnut, spice and citrus zest. Powerful yet elegant, this is a gastronomic Champagne with the structure to continue evolving over the coming decade.
ALC (%): 12.0
Variety: Pinot Noir
Food pairing: Perfect companion at the table, especially for white meat, either grilled or with sauces, and vegetable dishes. It also makes for an extraordinary match with strongly-flavoured cheeses.
Volume available: 750 ml
