Charles Mignon Rose Premium Reserve NV (750ml) Crozes Hermitage

Charles Mignon Rose Premium Reserve NV (750ml) Crozes HermitageRose petal pink in colour, with persistent mousse and a chain of fine bubbles. Fresh and generous nose with intensely complex aromas of red fruit, wild cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry. The generosity of Pinot Noir and the freshness of Chardonnay create perfect balance and aromas of delicate red fruit. A finish of superb persistence and softness.

the block that was purchased was the original 1973 planting called the Bishop Block

The aromas pop

with hints of vanilla and raisins

FRUIT SOURCES

Elegant cherry red color

lush style

but I love its balance and backend lift and this may well nose out the Vigna Molsino twenty-five years from now with its elegance

and Pinot Noir adds depth and structure

while the acidity is keen as a fresh razor

Unusually food-friendly for this grape

This fleshy

The palate is silky and mineral with notes of honeysuckle