Minière F&R : La Vigne à Alfred Blanc de Noirs 2019

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Vigne à Alfred Blanc de Noirs 2019 from Minière F&R

Tasting

Color

The color reveals a deep golden hue with subtle coppery highlights, enhanced by fine, steady effervescence.

Nose

Intense and refined, the nose reveals beautiful aromatic complexity. Notes of crisp red berries evoking redcurrant and raspberry mingle with floral nuances of peony and violet, alongside touches of citrus reminiscent of orange zest and candied lemon.

Palate

The palate stands out for its vibrancy and structure. A powerful attack gives way to a well-controlled acidity that supports red-fruit flavors, framed by an elegant floral and lemony dimension. The finish, long and refreshing, reveals a lovely mineral power.

Food and wine pairings

This champagne pairs perfectly with seafood, crab or lobster. It also accompanies fine shellfish and delicate fish with elegance.

Serving and cellaring

La Vigne à Alfred Blanc de Noirs 2019 is ideally enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C.

An outstanding Champagne Blanc de Noirs from a historic parcel in Hermonville

The estate

Founded in 1919 by Alfred Minière, the Minière F&R House is now run by Frédéric and Rodolphe Minière, representatives of the fourth generation. Based in Hermonville, at the gateway to the Montagne de Reims, the estate farms around 8 hectares of organically grown vines. Trained alongside Anselme Selosse, Frédéric introduced barrel aging and organic viticulture. Minière F&R Champagne remains the only récoltant manipulant in Hermonville, cultivating a distinctive terroir without chalk.

The vineyard

"La Vigne à Alfred" comes from a historic 26.70-are parcel located in the lieu-dit Les Voirmissa in Hermonville, in Champagne. Planted in 1947 by Alfred, this vineyard lies on a silty-clay soil that gives the wine its signature structure and minerality. Pinot Meunier finds ideal conditions here to express its full aromatic complexity.

The vintage

The 2019 vintage in Champagne benefited from favorable weather conditions, allowing optimal grape ripening. This year produced balanced wines combining freshness with aromatic concentration.

Vinification and aging

La Vigne à Alfred Blanc de Noirs 2019 is vinified in old oak barrels over 8 years of age with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, almost systematically. The wine then undergoes 8 months of aging in barrels with bâtonnage, followed by 5 years of bottle aging on slats. After disgorgement in June 2025, the champagne rests for a further year before release. This cuvée is unfiltered and was bottled in June 2020 in special bottles.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Meunier