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F&R Miniere, Champagne Influence Brut, NV [2021]

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by F&R Miniere
$79.99
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Influence is the flagship cuvée of Champagne Minière F&R, a family-run estate established in 1919 and now led by fourth-generation brothers Frédéric and Rodolphe. The blend combines 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay with 15% reserve wines, aged for seven years on its lees. The barrels are a mix of young (less than 4 years) and mature (over 5 years) French oak. The result is bold and complex, with citrus and chocolate aromas underlined by a long finish, a full-bodied palate with racy acids and a penetrating, saline conclusion.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"Light yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of peach nectar, honey, buttered toast and smoky oak. Sappy, chewy and expansive on the palate, with ripe, spice-accented orchard and pit fruit flavors braced by juicy acidity. Reminds me a lot of a top-notch Meursault. Finishes broad, smoky and very long, with firm mineral cut and suave floral character." —Josh Raynolds

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

Decanter

86 points

"Fulsome and oaky, quite tightly wound, with woody notes partnering crunchy red berry fruit. Fairly complex, if a little heavy."

More about F&R Miniere

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    Champagne , NV [2021]

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Rich shellfish, roasted poultry, pâté, grilled fish, aged cheeses, charcuterie.

Tasting Profile

Aromas: fresh peach, preserved citrus, frangipane, oak. Body: full. Acidity: racy. Tannins: N/A. Finish: saline, penetrating, long.

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