Christophe Mignon farms one person to a hectare, a ratio unheard of in Champagne, working green clay-limestone soils by hand four times a year, guided by moon cycles, phytotherapy, and geobiology. It's a rosé d'assemblage built on all-Meunier, 10% still red blended in with half reserve wines, and it shows: a generous nose of lychee, raspberry, and cherry, then orange and strawberry across a mid-palate that stays vital and elegant, finishing silky and energetic. Meunier is Champagne's supporting player. Here it's the whole show.
Winemaker Notes
Viticulture: Blend of biodynamics, according the moon cycles, phytotherapy, homeopathy and geobiology. Soil worked manually (4 passes/yr). One person cares for one hectare-extremely high ratio by Champagne standards. All fruit is hand-harvested. Vinification: 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. Aging: 30 months sur lattes. Production: 2,880 bottles. Vineyard: Parcels located in the communes of Festigny and Le Breuil. 60 cm of clay limestone topsoil with traces of chalk and layers of tuffe below. Soil worked manually (4-5 passes/yr); ratio of 1 vineyard worker per hectare; hand harvested. Orientation: South/Southwest.
Tasting Notes
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.
Professional Ratings
92
VinousThe NV (2021) Extra Brut Rosé ADN de Meunier is a very pretty, contemplative Champagne that shows the more savory side of Meunier. Crushed flowers, spice, chalk, mint, kirsch and earthy undertones grace this flavorful yet understated Rosé. This release is a blend of equal parts 2021 and 2020, with 10% still red wine. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: January 2025; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. - By Antonio Galloni on November 2025
