Miniere F&R
Champagne Minière F&R is born from a family that has been cultivating vines in Hermonville for many generations, in the Champagne region north of Reims. The origins of the domaine date back to 1919, when it was purchased at first press, to begin selling the must to merchants in Reims. Over the years, the property has expanded with the gradual acquisition of various parcels of particular value. The real turning point occurred in 2005, when the Minière family, aware of the excellent quality of the vineyard, decided to start vinifying on their own.
Today, Frédéric and Rodolphe Minière manage a property that extends over a total of 8 hectares, mainly cultivated near Hermonville, on a sunny slope facing southeast. The soils vary based on altitude. In the higher area, they are sandy-silty in nature, while in the lower area, they consist of silt, clays, and sands. In general, these are draining soils that are rich in minerals, which push the vines to go deep with their roots in search of nourishment. The vineyard consists of 2 hectares of Chardonnay, 1.5 hectares of Pinot Noir, and the rest of Meunier. Within the domaine, there are still some old vines on their own roots, which constitute the historical memory of the territory and produce grapes of exceptional quality.
The vines have an average age of 45 years and are divided into various parcels, located in different lieux dits: Les Fauvagnes, Les Rosières, Les Grands Blancs, Les Moineaux, Les Fosselles, Les Voirmissa, and La Couturelle. A true mosaic, which allows for a wide range of vins clairs with different characteristics, enabling the creation of balanced and harmonious cuvées. The agronomic management is carried out with the utmost respect for nature, with grassed inter-rows, use of only organic fertilizers, integrated pest and insect control, in order to preserve the natural vitality of the soil and environmental biodiversity. The vinifications are all carried out in oak barrels and the vins clairs mature in barriques. To preserve freshness, malolactic fermentation is not carried out, and the aging on the lees lasts on average 5 to 6 years, so that the wine can reach full harmony and expressive maturity.
Champagne Minière F&R is born from a family that has been cultivating vines in Hermonville for many generations, in the Champagne region north of Reims. The origins of the domaine date back to 1919, when it was purchased at first press, to begin selling the must to merchants in Reims. Over the years, the property has expanded with the gradual acquisition of various parcels of particular value. The real turning point occurred in 2005, when the Minière family, aware of the excellent quality of the vineyard, decided to start vinifying on their own.
Today, Frédéric and Rodolphe Minière manage a property that extends over a total of 8 hectares, mainly cultivated near Hermonville, on a sunny slope facing southeast. The soils vary based on altitude. In the higher area, they are sandy-silty in nature, while in the lower area, they consist of silt, clays, and sands. In general, these are draining soils that are rich in minerals, which push the vines to go deep with their roots in search of nourishment. The vineyard consists of 2 hectares of Chardonnay, 1.5 hectares of Pinot Noir, and the rest of Meunier. Within the domaine, there are still some old vines on their own roots, which constitute the historical memory of the territory and produce grapes of exceptional quality.
The vines have an average age of 45 years and are divided into various parcels, located in different lieux dits: Les Fauvagnes, Les Rosières, Les Grands Blancs, Les Moineaux, Les Fosselles, Les Voirmissa, and La Couturelle. A true mosaic, which allows for a wide range of vins clairs with different characteristics, enabling the creation of balanced and harmonious cuvées. The agronomic management is carried out with the utmost respect for nature, with grassed inter-rows, use of only organic fertilizers, integrated pest and insect control, in order to preserve the natural vitality of the soil and environmental biodiversity. The vinifications are all carried out in oak barrels and the vins clairs mature in barriques. To preserve freshness, malolactic fermentation is not carried out, and the aging on the lees lasts on average 5 to 6 years, so that the wine can reach full harmony and expressive maturity.
