Pierre and Yveline Mignon direct the family winegrowing and their two children take part in the development: Celine, in charge with the commercial relations and export, Jean-Charles, person in charge of the vineyard and the wines. The typicity and the diversity of the soils make it possible to work out Great champagnes of Caractère. The vineyard of 14 hectares is distributed in all Champagne: Valley of the Marne, Côte des Blancs and area of Epernay. The planted grape varieties with majority of pinot meunier (60%) are supplemented by Chardonnay present on 30% of the pieces and the Pinot black which covers 10% of the estate. This harmonious distribution enables us to work out Champagnes of Exception. The experience, gained generations in generations, is one of the important components which contribute to famous of our Maison. Thanks to its dynamism since the years 1970, the houseof Champagne Pierre Mignon developed considerably to reach 390.000 bottles today. We also knew to make known to us and to appreciate on the best tables of France and abroad. We invite you to discover the range of our Cuvées Classiques like our Cuvées Originales.
Magnificent Champagne Clos de Graviers 2009, which combines distinction and structure, of a beautiful aromatic complexity where one finds frank notes of grilled, brioche and fresh fruit, dense and distinguished, a great Champagne tasty, of great finesse, of great persistence. L'Harmonie de Blancs 2009, develops aromas of lemon and fresh nuts, with this intense mouth and shades of white flowers and citronella, elegant moss. The Grande Réserve, of abundant moss, combining structure and finesse, is very well balanced, rich, nose dominated by fresh flowers and small dried fruits, well developed as the Prestige, a tasty cuvée, with a subtle and persistent nose, pretty moss, with aromas of hazelnut, yellow peach and honey. La cuvée Année de Madame 2009, 60% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier and 10% pinot noir, of a beautiful dress, with aromas of toasted bread and apricot, which combines aromatic intensity and persistence, with notes of white flowers, abundant moss, It is a wine of gastronomy.
Remarkable cuvée Pure Zero Dosage, 55% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and 10% pinot noir, assemblage aged in cellars more than 3 years, (crude nature not dosed), very fruity on the nose as in the mouth, subtle and persistent. Taste also the Prestige Rosé de Saignée, 40% Chardonnay, 50% pinot meunier and 10% pinot noir, which develops a wide and silky mouth, very fruity, a wine with a lot of sweetness, perfect on a strawberry shortbread pie.
The grand cru blanc de blancs, 100% Chardonnay, is all in aromatic lightness, with scents of fresh fruit and acacia, a cuvée very well dosed, fresh, combining finesse and structure. To finish the rosé crude, 70% pinot meunier, 15% pinot noir and 15% Chardonnay, which develops notes of well ripe red berries, a nice finish on the palate.
Adresse :
Pierre Mignon
5, rue des Grappes d'Or 51210 Le Breuil
03 26 59 22 03
E-mail : info@pierre-mignon.com
Topfrenchwines website : www.topfrenchwines.com/champagne-pierre-mignon
Personal website : www.pierre-mignon.com
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THE MOST IMPORTANT
Vintages in sale |
Clos de Graviers 2011, Harmonie de Blancs 2010, Grande Réserve, Prestige, Année de Madame, cuvée Pure Zéro Dosage, Prestige Rosé de Saignée, Grand Cru Blancs de blancs, brut rosé |
Established |
1910 |
Average annual |
400 000 bottles |
Surface |
14 ha |
Vine Age |
25 years |
Soil and exposure |
Calcareous Argilo |
Grape Variety |
Meunier accounts for 60% of the planted grape varieties, Chardonnay 30% and Pinot black 10% |
Winemaking |
Our Champagnes are matured in the purest tradition: Fruit of a delicate pressing on one of our five presses, slow fermentations, subtle assemblies, the long process of ageing in cellar resulting from the catch of foam, process, which let us recall it is obtained naturally. |
Characteristics |
Brut Prestige, the “heart” of the house is elegant Champagne (35% of Chardonnay, 55% of Meunier and 10% of Pinot black) which is invited to aperitif but also to accompany your meals. |
Wine and food pairing |
Poultries, white meats, out of aperitif |
Prices |
15,90 € |
REFERENCES
References in France |
Dominique Bouchet Restaurant, Hôtel Westminster, Hôtel Warwick, Pâtisserie Ladurée, Traiteur Kaspia, Azzaro, Thierry Mugler… |
Others references |
Gold medal in Vinalies Internationales 2009 |
National and export sales (%) |
France : 80 - Export : 20 |
Main trading partners |
Japan, Switzerland, England, Spain |
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