Last October after a visit to the Champagne region of France I wrote about a newly discovered producer for ABC, Charles Mignon Champagne. In looking back at my blog [10/27/2010], I must admit it was pretty lame. It is full of information on Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards as well as lots of meaningless stats that most people could care less about.

I think what most people are concerned about when purchasing Champagne is [unfortunately] the familiarity with the label, and then how the wine tastes. As Charles Mignon is new to the Florida market I know that most of us are not familiar with this label --  please don't let this lack of knowledge prevent you from discovering these spectacular Champagnes.

Charles Mignon is a family run Champagne house managed today by the fourth generation, Bruno Mignon. We are pleased to finally have in stock three wines from Charles Mignon.

The Brut Premier Cru is composed of 75% pinot noir and 25% chardonnay. It has a nose of peach and honey followed by white flowers, butter and brioche notes.

The Cuvee Comte de Marne Brut Premier Cru is composed of 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay, all from premier cru vineyards. A very intense and complex bouquet of acacia and dried flowers with hints of almonds.

The Cuvee Comte de Marne Rose Grand Cru is 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay with the addition of 15% Bouzy Rouge to obtain color. Very intense and complex...maybe the best rose champagne I have ever tasted.

These are hand crafted champagnes where the production is intentionally limited in order to meet the expectations of the true wine lover.

Paul Quaglini

SE Florida WS