Christophe Mignon Rosé Champagne

Meunier specialist Christophe Mignon comes from a long line of farmers in the hamlet of Le-Mesnil-le-Huttier, 13 miles west of Epernay. His 6.3 hectares of vines were planted by his great-grandparents and are spread among thirty parcels between the villages of Le Breuil and Festigny in the Vallée de la Marne. This area south of the Marne River and along the Flagot tributary is known for its high percentage of Pinot Meunier, which is particularly well suited to the deep clay and chalky Tuffeaux soils that dominate the terrain. In the winery, each of Mignon’s 30 terroirs is vinified and conserved separately, and Mignon prefers his wines on the drier side, so picking at optimum ripeness allows for little to no dosage.

Rosé d’Assemblage (10% still red Meunier). 50% reserve wines from harvest 2020 + 50% of wine from harvest 2021, Vinified in enamelled tanks during 8 months before bottling, Without malolactic fermentation. Working dates chosen by lunar calendar, only during fruit day. Fruity, powerful and generous nose, with lychee, raspberry and cherry. Very fresh, vital and elegant on the palate, with orange and strawberry flavors. Ends with silky and energetic finish.