Tasting Notes
Only 60 centimetres of topsoil before the roots strike tuffeau, which is about as direct a line to chalk as a vine is going to get. All Chardonnay here, planted on a north facing slope just above the village, so it sits on the cooler side and takes its time getting ripe. Shallow soil over limestone and an exposure that never rushes anything both point the same way, which is towards freshness. - Pete L
Thomas Perseval is a respected, independent grower-producer in the Premier Cru village of Chamery in the Montagne de Reims, known for crafting pure, terroir-driven Champagnes using dedicated organic and biodynamic practices.
Thomas Perseval comes from a family with a long history of farming both cereals and vineyards in the heart of the Montagne de Reims natural park. His parents began bottling Champagne under their own name, Perseval-Harteel, in the early 1980s after leaving the local cooperative. Thomas took over the small 2.5-hectare estate in 2003, having been inspired by an internship with a biodynamic winemaker in Burgundy. He has since focused on converting the entire domain to a natural, respectful viticulture, achieving organic certification in 2012 and incorporating biodynamic principles.
The vineyards, spanning about 2.5 hectares across six plots, are primarily located in and around Chamery, an area with a variety of exposures and soils including sand, clay, and limestone. This diversity of micro-terroirs allows Thomas to produce single-vineyard wines that express the unique character of each plot. He also cultivates small quantities of rare, older native varieties like Petit Meslier, Arbane, and Pinot Blanc.
| Product Type | Wine Sparkling Champagne |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Sub Region | Montagne de Reims |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |