Les Freres Mignon
Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut L'Aventure
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
- Premier Cru Côte des Blancs: from Avize, Cramant and Cuis, Champagne DOC designation
- 100% Chardonnay Extra Brut: sugar dosage 2.8 g/l, 12.5% vol, dry taste
- Artisanal unfiltered production: indigenous yeasts, no fining, minimal intervention
- Sensory profile: notes of acacia and flowers, confectionery; mineral, toasted, citrus finish
- Serving and pairings: fine perlage; 6–8 °C with starters, fish, shellfish, cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Les Freres Mignon Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut L’Aventure is a rigorous and elegant expression, crafted by Les Freres Mignon. This Blanc de Blancs is made from Chardonnay grapes, offering an aromatic profile defined by delicate acacia scents and hints of confectionery. On the palate, the well-structured body is balanced by a vibrant mineral texture and subtle toasted notes, leading to a persistent citrus finish. Produced using the Traditional Method, this Champagne stands out for its fine and persistent perlage that fully enhances the harmony of a fresh, dry, and complex sip.
Where it comes from
The roots of this Premier Cru lie in Champagne, more precisely in the vineyards of the Côte des Blancs. The grapes are sourced from selected plots among the villages of Avize, Cramant, and Cuis, areas renowned for cultivating Chardonnay and achieving its finest expressive qualities. This specific geographical origin profoundly shapes the character of the wine, imparting a natural freshness and a sharp minerality that integrate perfectly into the Extra Brut dosage profile. The quality of the soils ensures a remarkable ageing potential, allowing the wine to develop further depth and greater aromatic complexity over the years.
How it is produced
The production process follows the strict principles of organic viticulture with minimal intervention in the cellar. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, with malolactic fermentation left unblocked. The integrity of the wine is preserved thanks to a natural cold stabilisation, without the use of fining or filtration. The secondary fermentation in the bottle, carried out using the Traditional Method, ensures precise balance and perfect adherence to the dry style desired by the producer.
History and Curiosities
Produced in the Côte des Blancs, L’Aventure by Les Frères Mignon celebrates the dedication of two brothers to the art of Champagne. This Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru is made from Chardonnay grapes sourced from Avize, Cramant and Cuis, cultivated according to organic farming principles. Vinification with indigenous yeasts and the absence of filtration result in a mineral sip with a vibrant, citrusy finish. Rated 91 points by Robert Parker, this elegant traditional method boasts excellent ageing potential of up to ten years.
Awards
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
This until 2015, the year in which Florent and Julien, at the time 28 and 24 years old, decided to enter the stage as protagonists to return to the production of the just champagne. Supported by the family and in particular by the father, they lay the foundations for the creation of a new company, succeeding in completing the work for the creation of of the winery in just under a year, just in time for the completion of the 2016 harvest. As these vineyards have been owned for several generations, the majority of the cultivated vineyards are obtained by mass selection.
Today the vineyard park is divided as follows: 90% planted at Chardonnay in the municipalities of Avize, Cramant and Cuis, the remaining 10% at prevalence Pinot Noir in Cumières. Maximum sensitivity and attention are reserved to the management of the vineyard where the dictates of organic farming are followed. In the cellar itself philosophy, choices oriented to the minimum possible intervention: for example, the coteaux champenoise is bottled according to the ancestral method "chèvre à deux becs" a practice not surprisingly still maintained by Burgundy's greatest vigneron. The fermentation is spontaneous on indigenous yeasts, there are no filtration or clarification practices. Everything is done with almost maniacal respect for the raw material. Read more
| Name | Les Freres Mignon Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut L'Aventure |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Les Freres Mignon |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in the Côte des Blancs, L’Aventure by Les Frères Mignon celebrates the dedication of two brothers to the art of Champagne. This Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru is made from Chardonnay grapes sourced from Avize, Cramant and Cuis, cultivated according to organic farming principles. Vinification with indigenous yeasts and the absence of filtration result in a mineral sip with a vibrant, citrusy finish. Rated 91 points by Robert Parker, this elegant traditional method boasts excellent ageing potential of up to ten years. |
| Origin | Avize, Cramant and Cuis (Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France) |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; minimal intervention in the cellar; no filtration or clarification; malolactic fermentation not blocked; natural cold stabilisation. |
| Residual sugar | 2.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |