Christophe Mignon
Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier
Champagne, France
Been writing about Champagne this weekend and it just made me thirsty, so broke out a little esoterica for sun dinner. Made 100% from Pinot Meunier, this wine offered sappy, berry and crabapple flavors with a nice chalky underbelly. Delicious.
Been writing about Champagne this weekend and it just made me thirsty, so broke out a little esoterica for sun dinner. Made 100% from Pinot Meunier, this wine offered sappy, berry and crabapple flavors with a nice chalky underbelly. Delicious.
Jul 4th, 2022
Paasionfruit on the nose, then red apple skin on the palate and lime finish. 100% Pinot Meunier and delicious.
Paasionfruit on the nose, then red apple skin on the palate and lime finish. 100% Pinot Meunier and delicious.
1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2015
Solid. I like the rose more though.
Solid. I like the rose more though.
Nov 26th, 2016Primary aromas of red fruit, and citrus, hazelnut with hints of floral and herbal aromas too. Very creamy mousse. It's dry and delicious with apple, blood orange flavors and nice minerality.100% Pinot Meunier Zero dosage. #enofylzwineblog #Champagne
Primary aromas of red fruit, and citrus, hazelnut with hints of floral and herbal aromas too. Very creamy mousse. It's dry and delicious with apple, blood orange flavors and nice minerality.100% Pinot Meunier Zero dosage. #enofylzwineblog #Champagne
Feb 28th, 2016
Disgorged 12/23/2014.
Disgorged 12/23/2014.
Dec 6th, 2015
Gorgeously pure and fresh. 03-2013 disgorgement.
Gorgeously pure and fresh. 03-2013 disgorgement.
May 30th, 2015
Wow, zero dosage, oozing mineral! Yumm
Wow, zero dosage, oozing mineral! Yumm
Feb 7th, 2015There are so many exquisite grower champagnes available but every now and then a producer just manages to enrapt you. And then they keep doing it. A plethora of fine bubbles in a shimmering light golden robe. Floral aromatics up front with white flowers and violets up front. Really nice tropical fruits combine with spices. Red fruits and chalky minerality with just a bit of fresh yeast.
Grower Champagne from Festigny that practices biodynamic methods in the vineyard. 100% Pinot Meunier, bone dry and I wouldn’t have it any other way with these wines. Customary low dosage of between 2 and 5 g/l. One of the true masters of Meunier, there’s refinement and elegance here but also some rusticity and such a strong representation of the terroir. Half and half from the 2014 and 2015 vintages and disgorged in August of 2019.
In such a good place at the moment, this is drinking splendidly. The palate features honeysuckle and pineapples, along with lemon zest. Fresh herbs, more spice, and greenery. Long, powerful finish. Austere but oh so lovely, this may not be the champagne for every palate but if you’re an acid freak you will be in heaven. A favorite of mine for a good reason.
There are so many exquisite grower champagnes available but every now and then a producer just manages to enrapt you. And then they keep doing it. A plethora of fine bubbles in a shimmering light golden robe. Floral aromatics up front with white flowers and violets up front. Really nice tropical fruits combine with spices. Red fruits and chalky minerality with just a bit of fresh yeast.
Grower Champagne from Festigny that practices biodynamic methods in the vineyard. 100% Pinot Meunier, bone dry and I wouldn’t have it any other way with these wines. Customary low dosage of between 2 and 5 g/l. One of the true masters of Meunier, there’s refinement and elegance here but also some rusticity and such a strong representation of the terroir. Half and half from the 2014 and 2015 vintages and disgorged in August of 2019.
In such a good place at the moment, this is drinking splendidly. The palate features honeysuckle and pineapples, along with lemon zest. Fresh herbs, more spice, and greenery. Long, powerful finish. Austere but oh so lovely, this may not be the champagne for every palate but if you’re an acid freak you will be in heaven. A favorite of mine for a good reason.
Dealing with one of the masters of Meunier here and it is positively gorgeous. Medium gold color with tiny bubbles and wonderful creaminess. The nose is harmonious, as is the entire package, showcasing chamomile, white flowers, and tea. Citrus rind and brioche explode from the glass, with spice and a rather decadent streak of honey running throughout.
Already set apart from other Growers, Mignon’s winemaking is about as natural as you can get and dictated by the lunar cycle. 100% Pinot Meunier, this is a blend of the 2014 and 15 vintages, it was disgorged in August of 19. Low dosage at between 2 and 5 g/l and you definitely feel it. Strikingly and gloriously bitter, this is just a joy to drink.
Dry with very crisp acidity, this has amazing texture and structure. The palate shows orchard fruits, plums, and rose petals up front with more drizzled honey and pears. Apricots and toasty biscuits abound. The finish is long and pure. This could certainly benefit from a few more years on the shelf but it’s fun right now. Pure elegance.
Dealing with one of the masters of Meunier here and it is positively gorgeous. Medium gold color with tiny bubbles and wonderful creaminess. The nose is harmonious, as is the entire package, showcasing chamomile, white flowers, and tea. Citrus rind and brioche explode from the glass, with spice and a rather decadent streak of honey running throughout.
Already set apart from other Growers, Mignon’s winemaking is about as natural as you can get and dictated by the lunar cycle. 100% Pinot Meunier, this is a blend of the 2014 and 15 vintages, it was disgorged in August of 19. Low dosage at between 2 and 5 g/l and you definitely feel it. Strikingly and gloriously bitter, this is just a joy to drink.
Dry with very crisp acidity, this has amazing texture and structure. The palate shows orchard fruits, plums, and rose petals up front with more drizzled honey and pears. Apricots and toasty biscuits abound. The finish is long and pure. This could certainly benefit from a few more years on the shelf but it’s fun right now. Pure elegance.
