Sparkling Soirée: A Celebration of Grower Champagne
Tue, Apr 02
|VC King
Immerse yourself in the effervescent charm and distinctive terroir of Christophe Mignon. Join us for a night of culinary excellence and effervescent elegance, where every sip and bite transports you to the enchanting world of Grower Champagne.
Time & Location
Apr 02, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT
VC King, 224 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1K4, Canada
About the Event
Christophe Mignon
Christophe Mignon might very well be the finest grower in Champagne most people have not heard about. Located just outside the tiny village of Festigny, Mignon farms a mere 6 ha, planted almost exclusively to Pinot Meunier. The vines were planted by his great-grandparents and are spread among thirty parcels between the villages of Le Breuil and Festigny in the Vallee de la Marne. While it would be simplest to describe Mignon’s approach as biodynamic, it is much more complex and dynamic than that.
Mignon has practiced biodynamics for 16 years and followed the lunar calendar for 20 years, allowing the moon’s cycles to dictate his work in the vineyards and in the cellar. Harvests adhere strictly to this calendar, as do tirage and disgorgment. In essence, Mignon strives to follow the rhythm of nature and this informs each decision he makes. While this might seem a tad…