Les Freres Mignon L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs NV - Extra Brut | New Generation

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Les Frères Mignon L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV – Champagne, France

RRP $165 per bottle

Every now and then, a new Champagne producer comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. Les Frères Mignon is one of those producers.

Two brothers.

A remarkable collection of family-owned vineyards.

Some of the most celebrated Chardonnay villages in Champagne.

And a determination to produce wines that express their vineyards with extraordinary purity and precision.

Welcome to Les Frères Mignon.

L'Aventure is their magnificent introduction to the world of small-production grower Champagne.

Produced entirely from Chardonnay grown in the legendary Côte des Blancs, it combines fruit from the Grand Cru villages of Avize and Cramant with the beautiful finesse of Premier Cru Cuis.

100% CHARDONNAY. AVIZE GRAND CRU. CRAMANT GRAND CRU. CUIS PREMIER CRU. EXTRA BRUT.

This is exactly the sort of Champagne that has made independent growers some of the most exciting names in the wine world.

Beautifully precise.

Wonderfully energetic.

Packed with citrus, green apple, white flowers and chalky mineral complexity.

And produced with an extraordinary respect for the vineyard.

At $165 per bottle, this is a seriously exciting introduction to one of Champagne's rising stars.

Les Frères Mignon – Two Brothers Changing the Family Story

The story of Les Frères Mignon is one of the most fascinating among Champagne's newer independent producers.

Brothers Florent and Julien Mignon grew up surrounded by the vineyards of the Côte des Blancs.

Their family had cultivated grapes in Champagne for generations.

But for many years, the fruit was sold rather than bottled under the family name.

That changed when the brothers decided to take control of their own destiny.

In 2015, they began the transition towards making their own Champagne.

By the 2016 harvest, they had established the facilities necessary to vinify their own grapes.

And in 2019, their first Champagnes were released.

L'AVENTURE – THE ADVENTURE – WAS THE WINE THAT STARTED IT ALL.

What makes their story particularly exciting is the quality of the vineyards they inherited.

This was not a new producer searching for good vineyard sites.

The family already possessed remarkable parcels in some of Champagne's most celebrated villages.

Avize.

Cramant.

Cuis.

And additional vineyards in the surrounding region.

The brothers recognised the extraordinary potential of these sites.

And rather than selling the fruit to larger producers, they set out to create Champagnes that reflected their individuality.

A new generation of growers, working with generations of family vineyard history.

The Côte des Blancs – The Spiritual Home of Great Chardonnay Champagne

If you love Blanc de Blancs Champagne, few places in the world are more exciting than the Côte des Blancs.

This remarkable stretch of vineyards south of Épernay is famous for producing some of the world's greatest Chardonnay-based Champagnes.

Its chalk-rich soils and carefully situated slopes create wines of extraordinary freshness, mineral tension and elegance.

And L'Aventure brings together three particularly important villages.

AVIZE – GRAND CRU

One of the most celebrated Chardonnay villages in all of Champagne.

Avize is renowned for wines with beautiful mineral precision, concentration and remarkable ageing potential.

CRAMANT – GRAND CRU

Another legendary Chardonnay village.

Cramant can produce Champagnes of extraordinary finesse, delicate floral perfume and beautifully integrated texture.

CUIS – PREMIER CRU

Situated towards the northern end of the Côte des Blancs, Cuis contributes vibrant acidity, citrus intensity and wonderful freshness.

Together, these three villages create a Champagne of remarkable balance.

Avize provides depth.

Cramant contributes elegance.

And Cuis brings energy and precision.

Three exceptional Chardonnay terroirs working together in one magnificent Champagne.

100% Chardonnay – Blanc de Blancs at Its Most Exciting

L'Aventure is made entirely from Chardonnay.

And that is fundamental to its character.

The finest Chardonnay Champagnes possess an extraordinary combination of delicacy and intensity.

Fresh lemon.

Lime zest.

Green apple.

White flowers.

Chalk.

And beautiful mineral tension.

But great Blanc de Blancs is about much more than simply being fresh.

It also needs texture.

Concentration.

Complexity.

And the ability to develop beautifully with time.

L'Aventure delivers a compelling combination of vibrant freshness and wonderfully expressive Chardonnay fruit.

A Remarkable Philosophy – Minimal Intervention and Maximum Vineyard Expression

One of the most exciting aspects of Les Frères Mignon is the brothers' approach to winemaking.

Their philosophy begins in the vineyard.

They place enormous emphasis on soil health and careful farming, working to reduce unnecessary chemical treatments.

Their goal is to produce healthy, expressive fruit that requires as little intervention as possible in the winery.

Fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts.

The wines are not fined or filtered.

And the brothers aim to preserve the natural character of the grapes.

This is thoughtful, small-scale Champagne production, with the vineyard firmly at the centre of everything they do.

Rather than manipulating the wine into a particular house style, they allow the fruit and terroir to speak.

The result is Champagne with remarkable clarity, energy and individuality.

Stainless Steel and Oak – A Beautiful Balance of Freshness and Texture

The winemaking approach for L'Aventure is particularly fascinating.

The Chardonnay is vinified using a combination of stainless steel and oak vessels.

Stainless steel helps preserve the wine's vibrant citrus fruit and aromatic precision.

Oak contributes additional texture, complexity and integration.

The estate uses a variety of barrel sizes, including traditional smaller barrels and larger oak vessels.

This thoughtful combination allows the wine to retain the freshness of great Côte des Blancs Chardonnay while developing greater depth.

The result is a Champagne that combines beautiful mineral tension with a wonderfully textured palate.

Reserve Wines – Bringing Additional Complexity to the Blend

Although L'Aventure is a non-vintage Champagne, its character is shaped by wines from more than one harvest.

Reserve wines contribute additional depth and consistency.

They help balance the freshness of the younger wine with the complexity of older components.

For example, one documented release based on the 2021 vintage incorporates reserve wines from 2016 through 2020.

That combination creates additional layers of flavour and texture.

Freshness from the younger Chardonnay. Complexity from the reserve wines. And extraordinary precision from the vineyards.

The exact reserve composition varies between releases.

Extended Lees Ageing – Where Great Champagne Develops Its Complexity

After the wines are blended and bottled for their second fermentation, they spend an extended period ageing on their lees.

This is one of the essential processes in traditional-method Champagne production.

Over time, the lees contribute additional texture and complexity.

The bubbles become beautifully integrated.

The palate develops greater harmony.

And subtle savoury characters begin to emerge.

Think fresh brioche.

Delicate pastry.

Toasted nuts.

And beautiful creamy texture.

Recent releases of L'Aventure have spent approximately 30 months or more ageing on their lees.

This is serious attention to detail for a Champagne designed to introduce the estate's style.

Extra Brut – Beautifully Dry, Fresh and Precise

L'Aventure is produced in an Extra Brut style.

That means the finished Champagne receives only a small amount of dosage.

Rather than relying on sweetness, the wine derives its balance from the quality of its Chardonnay, its natural acidity and the complexity developed through fermentation and maturation.

The result is wonderfully refreshing.

Beautifully mineral.

And remarkably precise.

Exactly what makes the finest Côte des Blancs Blanc de Blancs Champagnes so exciting.

Lemon Zest, Green Apple, White Flowers and Chalky Minerality

The aromatic profile of L'Aventure is absolutely beautiful.

Think freshly squeezed lemon.

Lime zest.

Crisp green apple.

White peach.

And delicate pear.

Then come the floral notes.

Jasmine.

White blossom.

And subtle citrus flowers.

There is also a wonderful mineral character.

Chalk.

Wet stone.

And a delicate saline edge.

On the palate, the wine is beautifully energetic.

The fruit is pure and expressive.

The mousse is fine and elegant.

And the natural acidity provides remarkable freshness.

As the wine opens, subtle notes of brioche and toasted nuts add another dimension of complexity.

The finish is long, clean and wonderfully refreshing.

This is Champagne that combines purity, precision and genuine drinking pleasure.

Why Grower Champagne Is So Exciting

There has been a remarkable change in the world of Champagne.

For generations, the region was dominated by the famous large houses.

And while many of those houses produce extraordinary wines, independent growers have increasingly attracted the attention of serious wine enthusiasts.

Why?

Because they offer something different.

Individual vineyards.

Small production.

Distinctive terroirs.

And the personal philosophy of the grower.

Les Frères Mignon is a magnificent example of this movement.

The brothers are not attempting to imitate a famous Champagne house.

They are creating wines that express the remarkable vineyards their family has cultivated for generations.

And L'Aventure is the perfect introduction to their extraordinary story.

Magnificent with Seafood and Fine Dining

L'Aventure is an outstanding food Champagne.

Its vibrant acidity, mineral precision and beautifully integrated texture make it particularly versatile.

Fresh Oysters

The wine's citrus freshness and saline mineral character complement the natural sweetness and brininess of oysters.

Scallops

A beautiful match for delicate scallops, particularly with lemon or a light butter sauce.

Kingfish and Sashimi

The Champagne's purity and precision work magnificently with raw seafood.

Lobster and Prawns

Its texture and citrus intensity provide a wonderful balance to richer shellfish.

Roast Chicken

A particularly good match when prepared with lemon, herbs and a delicate sauce.

Soft and Aged Cheeses

Beautiful with Brie, Comté and other fine cheeses.

For something particularly memorable, serve L'Aventure with freshly shucked oysters or pan-seared scallops.

An extraordinary combination of freshness, elegance and flavour.

Why We Love This Champagne at Liquid Vibe

At Liquid Vibe, we have an enormous appreciation for the world's finest independent Champagne growers.

And Les Frères Mignon is exactly the sort of producer that gets us excited.

First, there is the story.

Two brothers taking control of their family's remarkable Champagne vineyards.

Then there are the villages.

AVIZE GRAND CRU!

CRAMANT GRAND CRU!

CUIS PREMIER CRU!

Then there is the grape.

100% CHARDONNAY.

Then there is the winemaking.

Indigenous yeasts, minimal intervention and no fining or filtration.

Then there is the maturation.

Extended lees ageing to build complexity and texture.

And finally, there is the style.

EXTRA BRUT – BEAUTIFULLY DRY, MINERAL AND PRECISE.

At $165 per bottle, this is an exciting opportunity to discover a producer with extraordinary vineyard pedigree and a fascinating future.

For anyone who loves Agrapart, Larmandier-Bernier, Pierre Gimonnet or the finest Chardonnay-based grower Champagnes, Les Frères Mignon deserves a place on your radar.

THREE EXCEPTIONAL CÔTE DES BLANCS VILLAGES. TWO PASSIONATE BROTHERS. ONE MAGNIFICENT BLANC DE BLANCS.

Les Frères Mignon L'Aventure – a wonderful Champagne we are delighted to recommend at Liquid Vibe.

Wine Details

• Producer: Champagne Les Frères Mignon

• Wine: L'Aventure Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

• Vintage: Non-Vintage

• Region: Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

• Growers: Florent and Julien Mignon

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Vineyard Origins: Avize Grand Cru, Cramant Grand Cru and Cuis Premier Cru

• Style: Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grower Champagne

• Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts

• Vinification: Stainless steel and oak vessels

• Winemaking: Unfined and unfiltered

• Reserve Wines: Incorporated; proportion varies by release

• Lees Ageing: Extended, approximately 30 months in documented recent releases

• Dosage: Extra Brut; exact dosage varies by disgorgement

• Alcohol: Approximately 12.5%

• Critical Recognition: N/A

• RRP: $165 per bottle

• Food Pairing: Oysters, scallops, sashimi, lobster, roast chicken and fine cheeses

• Serving Temperature: Approximately 9–11°C

• Glassware: Generous Champagne or white wine glass