Miniere F&R
Champagne Les Voirmissa Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2018
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Pinot Meunier, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged in barrel for 8 months with bâtonnage; 5 years on the lees in bottle; 1 year of rest after disgorgement. |
- Millesimato 2018: Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut from a single plot Les Voirmissa, Hermonville
- Blend: 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier from old vines planted in 1973
- Vinification: fermentation with indigenous yeasts in used oak barrels and bâtonnage
- Extended ageing: 8 months in barrel, 5 years on the lees, 1 year resting after disgorgement
- Profile and pairings: notes of red fruits, toasted nuances, mineral finish; ideal with sushi and shellfish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Les Voirmissa Blanc de Noirs by Minière F&R is an Extra Brut Champagne with a profound character. Crafted using the rigorous Traditional Method, it expresses the identity of the Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varieties with a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it reveals aromas of ripe red fruits, toasted notes and a solid mineral base. On the palate, the structure merges with a vibrant freshness, culminating in a pure and savoury finish ideal for pairing with shellfish and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Hermonville, in Champagne, from the historic Les Voirmissa vineyard. The old vines sink their roots into a silty-clay soil, essential for imparting a marked concentration to the sip. The single plot allows for the production of black grape varieties capable of reflecting the authenticity of the place. The result is a dry glass that combines the energy of the terroir with a deep mineral freshness.
How it is produced
The creation of the blend involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts in old oak barrels. The must initially matures for eight months in barrel, where bâtonnage imparts structural breadth. As required by the Traditional Method, after the prise de mousse the wine rests for five years on the lees in bottle to acquire a profound aromatic complexity. A further year of ageing after disgorgement and a low dosage define its clear and rigorous character.
History and Curiosities
The prestigious Extra Brut Champagne from black grapes by Minière F&R originates in Hermonville from the historic Les Voirmissa vineyard, planted in 1973. This rare vintage reflects the authenticity of the region thanks to the perfect balance between Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes from vines over forty years old. The meticulous artisanal vinification involves the use of indigenous yeasts and an eight-month period in old oak barrels. Finally, a five-year maturation on the lees gives the wine an elegant structure and a sublime mineral freshness.
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 Les Voirmissa Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Pinot Meunier, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Miniere F&R |
| Story | History and Curiosities The prestigious Extra Brut Champagne from black grapes by Minière F&R originates in Hermonville from the historic Les Voirmissa vineyard, planted in 1973. This rare vintage reflects the authenticity of the region thanks to the perfect balance between Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes from vines over forty years old. The meticulous artisanal vinification involves the use of indigenous yeasts and an eight-month period in old oak barrels. Finally, a five-year maturation on the lees gives the wine an elegant structure and a sublime mineral freshness. |
| Origin | Hermonville, France |
| Soil composition | Silty clay |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Separate vinification of the plots followed by blending in the same proportions as the vineyard; fermentation in old oak barrels (5–8 years old) with ageing in barrel for 8 months and bâtonnage; possible natural malolactic fermentation depending on the vintage; use of indigenous yeasts; ageing on the lees in bottle for 5 years and resting after disgorgement for 1 year. |
| Aging | Aged in barrel for 8 months with bâtonnage; 5 years on the lees in bottle; 1 year of rest after disgorgement. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |