Miniere F&R
Absolu Blanc de Blancs Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | In bottle, 6 years on the lees. |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Chardonnay, Brut Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine
- Ageing: 8 months in wood on the lees, followed by 34 months on the yeasts
- Aromatic profile: notes of citrus fruits, acacia flowers and toasted brioche nuances
- Taste and finish: creamy and taut structure, long mineral and chalky persistence
- Ratings: 94 points from James Suckling and 94 points from Robert Parker
Description
What kind of wine it is
Miniere F&R Absolu Blanc de Blancs Brut is a Blanc de Blancs Champagne with a precise profile, produced exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Following the principles of the Traditional Method, it presents a bright appearance with golden highlights and a fine perlage. On the palate, the Champagne is creamy, balanced by a direct attack and clear structural definition. The sip combines the freshness of citrus fruits with enveloping toasted notes, leading to a pure and persistent finish, supported by a distinct chalky minerality typical of the terroir.
Where it comes from
It originates from the Hermonville terroir, in the Champagne region, from a careful blend of the plots Les Moineaux, Les Fosselles and Les Voirmissa. The vineyards are rooted in complex silty-clay and sandy soils on lacustrine limestone. This geological matrix shapes the character of the Chardonnay, giving it tension and brilliance. The connection with the land emerges in the aromatic profile, where mineral notes blend with scents of acacia flowers and lemon, ensuring a rigorous cleanliness on the palate.
How it is produced
The Chardonnay undergoes an initial ageing of eight months on the lees entirely in oak barrels of various ages. To preserve the natural tension and aromatic integrity, malolactic fermentation is not carried out. The prise de mousse, conducted according to the strict Traditional Method, involves a slow maturation of 34 months on the lees. This process shapes a linear and profound sip, enriched by honeyed nuances and hints of brioche. This is followed by disgorgement with a low dosage, which defines the clear and vibrant character of this wine.
History and Curiosities
The Absolu Blanc de Blancs Brut by Miniere F&R celebrates the Hermonville terroir through a pure Chardonnay grown on chalky soils. Artisanally vinified in barrique for eight months without malolactic fermentation, the wine preserves an intense freshness and refined toasted and citrus aromas. The 34 months of maturation on the lees gives the palate a creamy and taut texture. With a dosage of 3.5 g/L, this Champagne finishes with a pronounced chalky minerality, awarded 94 points by Suckling and Parker.
Awards
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94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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94/100
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
- Start up year: 1919
- Hectares: 8
The estate has grown extensively over the years.
After completing our winemaking studies and several years of professional experience, we took over the estate in 2005 and decided to produce our own wines in oak barrels so as to promote the values of our exceptional heritage.
With almost 8Ha of land, our vineyards are primarily located in Hermonville, whose magnificent, south-east facing hillsides are flooded with sunshine.
The upper hills are covered in sand-loam soil while the lower areas are loam, clay and sand. These well-draining soils contain high levels of minerals which force roots downwards to feed the vines deep within the soil and saturate the sap with mineral elements. Read more
| Name | Miniere F&R Champagne Absolu Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Miniere F&R |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Absolu Blanc de Blancs Brut by Miniere F&R celebrates the Hermonville terroir through a pure Chardonnay grown on chalky soils. Artisanally vinified in barrique for eight months without malolactic fermentation, the wine preserves an intense freshness and refined toasted and citrus aromas. The 34 months of maturation on the lees gives the palate a creamy and taut texture. With a dosage of 3.5 g/L, this Champagne finishes with a pronounced chalky minerality, awarded 94 points by Suckling and Parker. |
| Origin | Hermonville (France) |
| Soil composition | Silty-clayey-sandy on lacustrine limestone |
| Fermentation | 6 years on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method; vinification and ageing in barrique (oak) for 8 months on the lees |
| Wine making | Vinification and ageing in barriques for 8 months on the lees; 40% in barrels less than 4 years old and 60% in barrels more than 4 years old; no malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | In bottle, 6 years on the lees. |
| Residual sugar | 3.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |