Christophe Mignon
According to Antonio Galloni of Vinous wine journal, “Christophe Mignon might very well be the finest grower in Champagne most people have not heard about, yet.” Galloni may have a point. Located just outside the tiny village of Festigny, Mignon farms a mere 6 hectares, planted almost exclusively to Pinot Meunier.
The 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. Along with Jérôme Prévost, there is likely no greater expert in 100% Pinot Meunier Champagnes.
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While it would be simplest to describe Mignon’s approach as biodynamic, it is much more complex and dynamic than that. While visiting him, Christophe tried – perhaps in vain – in a few short hours to expound his philosophy, which combines natural practices including biodynamics, phytotherapy, homeopathy, and geobiology.
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Mignon has practiced biodynamics for 16 years and followed the lunar calendar for 20 years, allowing the moon’s cycles to dictate his work in the vineyards and in the cellar.
ADN de Meunier Extra-Brut
100% Meunier (2019 & 2020) from vineyards in Festigny and Le Breuil with an average age of 48 years. No malolactif fermentation, Each terroir is vinified and kept separately 5 months on lees before blending, before spending another 34 months on average in bottle. Dosage: 2 to 4g.
ADN de Meunier Rosé d’Assemblage
Extra Brut
100% Meunier (2019 & 2020) from vineyards in Festigny and Le Breuil. No malolactic fermentation, blended with 12 to 14% of red wine from Meunier.
Dosage: 2 to 4g
ADN de Foudre Meunier Brut Nature
100% Meunier (2017) from vineyards in Festigny and Le Breuil. Each terroir is vinified and kept separately 5 months on lees before blending, and 12
additional months in oak barrel, before spending another 60 months on average in bottle. Zero Dosage
ADN de Foudre Chardonnay Brut Nature
100% Chardonnay (2018) from vineyards in Festigny and Le Breuil with an average age of 40 years. Each terroir is vinified and kept separately 5 months on lees before blending, and 12 additional months in oak barrel, before spending another 48 months on average in bottle. Zero Dosage.
ADN de Meunier 2016 Brut Nature
100% Meunier from the single vintage of 2016, carefully monitored and bottled according to the lunar calendar. Bottled and aged for another 5 years before
release. Zero dosage.
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ADN de Meunier Rosé de Saignée
Extra Brut
Powerful, intense and vinous in the mouth, with forest fruits, strawberry and raspberry notes.The grapes come from a parcel called “La Brousse” – Le Breuil.
Dosage: 2 to 4g
ADN de Foudre Pinot Noir Brut Nature
100% Pinot Noir (2019). The grapes come from south and southwest facing parcels in Festigny and Le Breuil. Aged in oak for 12 months, before another 5
years in bottle before spending another 48 months on average in bottle. Zero Dosage.