Perseval Farge

Perseval-Farge is a four-hectare estate in the premier cru village of Chamery, in the northern part of the Montagne de Reims, known as the Petite Montagne. The Perseval family can be traced in the village back to the early 18th century. Benoist is the fifth generation, his son Henry the sixth to work the estate. The champagnes carry the name Perseval-Farge after their forebears. Isabelle Perseval runs the business together with them.

Six lieux-dits, old and new grape varieties

The vines stand exclusively in Chamery, spread across six lieux-dits. The larger part lies on the middle to upper slope on chalky clay, the smaller part on the lower slope on sandy clay. The plantings are 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 15% Meunier. The remaining 10% is divided between Pinot Gris (Fromenteau), Petit Meslier and Arbane. These old varieties grow in a small parcel planted in 2004. When Henry joined the estate full time in 2020, the official conversion to organic certification began. The estate itself describes its six lieux-dits as certified organic.

Wood, reserve wines, long ageing on the lees

All or part of the wines are vinified or aged in wood. The blends contain at least 40% reserve wines. Ageing on the lees lasts several years, and for the vintage wines considerably longer. The cellar holds vessels of various sizes and materials, along with barrels and foudres of different ages. The range includes a Brut Nature with under 3 g/l of sugar and a Brut with under 12 g/l.

One highlight is La Pucelle. This cuvée is made entirely from Pinot Noir from the lieu-dit of the same name in Chamery and is non-dosed. The Gault&Millau guide rates Cuvée 196 from the 2004 vintage, as well as Cuvée 197 (2005), at 95 out of 100 points each.

Visiting

If you would like to visit the estate or taste the champagnes, you can reach the family at 12 rue du Voisin, 51500 Chamery, telephone +33 (0)3 26 97 64 70, email champagne@perseval-farge.fr. You will find the estate's website at perseval-farge.fr.