Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Charles Mignon |
|---|---|
Grapes | 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir |
Region | Champagne Grand Cru |
Wine style | French Champagne |
Alcohol content | 12% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | A rich, intense nose with a wide aromatic palette encompassing yellow fruit, pear and Mirabel plum, almond, hazelnut and white blossom, such as acacia, with a honeyed, toasted touch. The attack is forthright and elegant. It has a purity style that marries the structure and the texture of Pinot Noir with the balance and the freshness of Chardonnay. Perfect balance and immense length. |
While there are many sparkling wine regions around the globe, only Champagne from the Champagne appellation in France can be labeled as such.
Champagne has long been the wine of choice to celebrate special occasions, and its reputation as a luxury beverage has been intact since the Romans established vineyards in Reims in the 5th century (that's a really long time ago).
Sparkling Champagne was...
