Charles Mignon Premier Cru Brut NV (w/o Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Charles Mignon
Label Name:
 
Premier Cru Brut NV (w/o Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Premier Cru)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Meunier 55%, Chardonnay 25%, Pinot Noir 20%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted by IWSC tasting panel (positive tasting notes); reviewed by Decanter and Jancis Robinson (tasted). no single global award sweep for the NV Premier Cru Brut

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse; aromas of white flowers, brioche, honey and peach. Palate delivers fresh citrus, toasted brioche, light red-fruit notes and a mineral, slightly toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, shellfish, mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi, sashimi, tempura, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese dishes, steamed dim sum, sesame- or soy-glazed fish.

Production Method
Méthode Traditionnelle: base wines fermented in stainless steel, malolactic ferment, blended from Premier Cru parcels and aged 18–36 months on lees before disgorging and light dosage.

Vineyard Info
Champagne Charles Mignon is a family négociant-récoltant based in Épernay (over 100 years), led by Bruno Mignon, focusing on Premier Cru terroirs of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims.