The pretty blush of pink in the glass here is a clue - this is Champagne with a fruity, floral heart. Red apple, red berries and peach on the nose, with gorgeous notes of peony and white flowers, a whisper of brioche and almonds, and a fresh saline finish. Totally charming, and 100% Pinot Meunier.

The Serveaux story starts in 1952 with a man, a plot of land, and absolutely no money. Georges Serveaux arrived in the Marne Valley with borrowed funds and the kind of determination that makes for great wine. Legend has it he found a walnut tree on his plot, sold it to a timber merchant, and used the proceeds to keep things going. The 15-hectare estate he built from scratch is now in its third generation, run by siblings Hugo, Elodie, and Nicolas, who are firmly fixed on moving things forward. Serveaux are specialists in Pinot Meunier - a grape often overlooked in favour of Champagne's more famous varieties but which absolutely thrives in the limestone and clay soils of the Marne Valley. The family are proud members of the Meunier Institut, championing the grape loud and clear. Every bottle goes through a minimum 36 months of lees ageing and is finished with lower than usual dosage, letting the quality of the fruit do the talking. They're sustainably certified and work organically where possible too!