Les Freres Mignon, Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, Cuis 2017 - 75cl
Cuis, a Premier Cru village nestled in the verdant Côte des Blancs, possesses distinctive terroir that Les Frères Mignon has learned to express with uncommon clarity. This 2017 Blanc de Blancs represents the essence of Cuis - a wine in which Chardonnay's nobility is expressed through the lens of a particular place and vintage.
The 2017 vintage proved fortuitous for Chardonnay in the Côte des Blancs, delivering ripeness without flabbiness, structure without excessive acidity. Les Frères Mignon has crafted a Blanc de Blancs that captures this balance with precision. The aromatics immediately speak of place: fresh hazelnut, citrus zest, white peach, and beneath these, a compelling minerality with hints of flint and chalk. There's also a pleasant brioche note and a subtle white flower aroma that suggests proper ageing and autolysis.
The palate reveals why Blanc de Blancs commands such respect. The mousse is refined and persistent, delivering layers of flavour: golden apple, sliced pear, subtle stone fruit, and that characteristic almond note. The acidity is perfectly calibrated - bright and refreshing without aggression - and provides both structure and drive. The mid-palate expands gently, revealing additional complexity: honey notes, a whisper of vanilla, and a mineral backbone that provides definition and persistence. The finish is clean, dry, and mineral-driven, with a quality of clarity that suggests you're tasting true terroir expression.
How to Serve
Chill to 8-10°C and serve as an aperitif or throughout a refined meal.
Food Pairings
Superb with oysters, scallops, and fine white fish. The wine's mineral character and acidity also make it ideal with Asian cuisines featuring subtle spicing, or with delicate cream-based preparations.
