The 2022 Miniere F&R Coteaux Champenois Blanc is a testament to the unique terroir of Hermonville, crafted by the emerging grower Champagne Minière F&R. This wine embodies maturity and depth, with 100% Pinot Meunier expressing remarkable intensity. Sourced from silty-clay soils over lacustrine limestone, the grapes are hand-harvested and the wine is aged for 22 months in oak barrels (one-third new, two-thirds used 4-5 times) before being bottled in August 2024. Brothers Frédéric and Rodolphe, who started their own business in 2005, are influenced by Frédéric's time with Anselme Selosse, evident in their philosophy of fermenting and aging all wines in barrel with battonage and blocking malolactic fermentation. Visually, it presents a golden yellow hue with amber highlights, deep and luminous. The nose is generous and expressive, dominated by aromas of candied mirabelle, fruit paste, and ripe yellow fruits, evolving with aeration to reveal subtle honeyed notes. On the palate, it is broad and structured, supported by well-ripened fruit. Flavors of mirabelle, stewed fruits, and fruit paste are balanced by a gentle freshness, culminating in a harmonious, precise wine with a persistent and elegant finish. 🍴 This Coteaux Champenois Blanc pairs wonderfully with white meat, aged cheese, pasta with fish (without tomato sauce), smoked fish, and grilled fish. 🥂 Perfect for an intimate gathering, a sophisticated aperitif, or as an elegant accompaniment to a refined meal. Its unique character and depth make it a compelling conversation starter. 【A rare 100% Pinot Meunier Coteaux Champenois Blanc, reflecting the unique terroir of Hermonville and aged extensively in oak.】