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F&R Miniere, Champagne Influence Brut, NV [2020]

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by F&R Miniere
$76.99
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Grower Champagne with serious old-school character. The Minière family has farmed in Hermonville (Massif de Saint-Thierry, north of Reims) since 1919, and brothers Frédéric and Rodolphe — the fourth generation — work organically and vinify entirely in oak with no malolactic fermentation. Influence is their flagship cuvée: roughly 40% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, with about 15% reserve wines from a barrel solera. The current release rests largely on a base 2020 vintage and undergoes extended bottle aging on the lees before disgorgement at a low 5 g/L dosage. The result is bold and chiseled: citrus oil and dried orchard fruit, a hint of cocoa, chalky minerality, and a long, frank finish. A grower bottle that punches well above its weight.

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Robert Parker

92+ points

"Blending three lieux-dits and three grape varieties—Les Couturelles (Pinot Meunier), Les Fosselles (Pinot Noir) and Les Fontenelles (Chardonnay)—Minière’s latest NV Brut Influence is based on the 2020 vintage with 22% reserve wines from 2019. Disgorged with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter in September 2024, this wine offers a vibrant bouquet of sweet citrus fruits, apricot, yellow apple and a hint of coconut. Full-bodied and more powerful than both Brut Zéro and Blanc Absolu, it features a layered mid-palate, a generous core of fruit and tangy acidity, concluding with a long, mineral finish." —Kristaps Karklins

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay , Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken, mushroom tart, gougères, aged Comté, oysters Rockefeller, or a charcuterie board with hard salami. Versatile enough to start the meal as an aperitif or carry it all the way through.

Tasting Profile

Citrus oil, baked apple, brioche, toasted hazelnut, a hint of cocoa, and chalky minerality on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fine bead, dry, with a long, mineral-driven finish.

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