COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Charles Mignon
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Charles Mignon Brut Premium Reserve is a non-vintage Champagne from a family-owned estate with over 100 years of history. The producer, Champagne Charles Mignon, is led by Bruno Mignon and is known for its commitment to 'structure, finesse and purity.' The grapes are sourced from various terroirs within the Champagne region, specifically the Marne Valley, Sézannais, and Vitry areas. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its blend, which typically features a significant proportion of Pinot Meunier, complemented by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The estate is also working towards organic certification and utilizes a solera system for its reserve wines.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Favors Pinot Meunier, a grape known for its fruity and approachable character.
Fact 02
Employs a solera system for reserve wines, started in 2016.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at elevations between 200-300 meters.
Fact 04
HVE (High Environmental Value) certified farming practices are used.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Charles Mignon Brut Premium Reserve is produced using the traditional Champagne method. Grapes are pressed near the vineyard plots and undergo fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats at approximately 18°C for about two weeks, a process designed to preserve primary aromas. A solera system, initiated in 2016, is used for reserve wines, contributing to the blend's complexity. The wine then undergoes aging in the cellars for 18 to 24 months on its lees, maintained at a constant cellar temperature of 12°C. Harvests are typically manual, and the estate employs reasoned viticulture practices, holding HVE (High Environmental Value) certification.
