Published on July 22, 2025 by Anthony GOMES
A rare, powerful and freely expressed Grand Cru
Made from old vines planted in 1954 on the chalky hillsides of Cramant , this Vintage 2018 Extra Brut Champagne, by Les Frères Mignon , reflects the work of an artisan where nothing is left to chance.
The Chardonnay mass selection is harvested on a plot facing due east , then vinified without fining, without filtration, with a passage to natural cold . The wine is bottled on July 31, 2019 , then aged 64 months on slats before being disgorged on November 6, 2024 .
The dosage is minimal (1.6 g/L) , to preserve the mineral expression of the terroir. The Champagne is produced by SCEV Mignon Gentil – RM-29223-01 in Cramant, in accordance with an artisanal philosophy.
Technical sheet
- Category : Champagne Extra Brut – Blanc de Blancs – 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
- Origin : Cramant – Côte des Blancs, France
- Vintage : 2018
- Terroir : Outcropping chalk – East exposure – Vines from 1954
- Vinification : Mass selection – Unfiltered – Unfined – Naturally cold-aged
- Bottling : July 31, 2019
- Aging : 64 months on slats
- Disgorging : November 6, 2024
- Dosage : Extra Brut – 1.6 g/L
- Volume : 750 ml
- Alcohol : 12.5% vol
- Developed by : SCEV Mignon Gentil – RM-29223-01 – Cramant
- Contains : Sulfites
- Serving temperature : 10–12°C (in a wine glass)
Tasting profile
A distinguished and mature Champagne, with aromas of wet chalk , candied citrus and dried fruits . The palate is taut and mouth-watering , with a mineral and persistent finish . A signature cuvée that combines purity and depth.
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Food and champagne pairings
Enjoy with seared scallops , sea bass ceviche , or a citrus tart . Its freshness and elegance also pair well with seafood-based dishes or dairy cheeses.
