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Champagne Charles Mignon Premium Reserve Brut NV
Champagne, FranceChampagne Charles Mignon is a 6th generation grower based in Epernay and has worked towards organic certification these past years. The family became a NM (negoce) in the 1990s as they had to begin purchasing fruit to maintain and grow the business. This cuvée blends 20% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 55% Meunier from across the Marne Valley (Chavot, Monthelon, Moussy, Epernay, Fleury la Rivière, Venteuil, Port à Binson, Jonquery, Barbonne, Bergère les Vertus, Leuvrigny), as well as from the Sézannais and Vitry. This was fermented in stainless and with 20-40% reserve wines. After 18-24 months on lees, this was dosed with nine g/L reserve wines. The dosage feels even more on the palate, slicking this with a sweet caramel note enveloping red apple, perfumed blossoms, and a squeeze of lemon. Think sweet peach brioche. Acidity lags behind sweetness, keeping this shorter on the palate and lacking the precision it deserves. Try Brut with desserts, like a peach tart.Tasted: 19 October 2023Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $70.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot Noir - Pinot MeunierCSPC: 390441
