1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins Bronze- International Wine Challenge Commended - International Wine Challenge
James Suckling "This refreshing Champagne is clean and very approachable, showing fresh pears, lemons and salted almonds on the nose. Balanced, with silky bubbles and a fresh finish."
Wine Enthusiast "Well on the dry side of brut, this wine pushes acidity and the freshest citrus along with an apple-skin texture."
James Suckling "Plenty of fruit and character in this with some citrus, strawberry and bread dough character. It’s full with fine bubbles and a long and flavorful finish. Focused and intense, yet not too heavy."
Bob Campbell Wine Reviews (NZ) "Richer and more complex with more bready lees character and less fruit. Perfectly dry but nicely balanced."
Wine Enthusiast "Dominated by Pinot Meunier, this soft rich wine is immediately accessible. It has apple and crisp pear fruits along with a dry crisp texture. The nonvintage Champagne from this producer is attractive, fruity and dry at the end."
J. Dumangin Fils are a small family-run Champagne House based in the village of Chigny-les-Roses south of Reims. Dumangin have a long history overflowing with fantastic winemakers, some with names borrowed from Greek legend. The first family member to turn his hands to winemaking was Firmin Dumangin, born in 1650. Hippolyte Dumangin, born 1851, was the first to market champagne under the Dumangin brand. Achille Dumangin named a variety after himself around 1909. Jacky Dumangin achieved fame for a Premier Cru Champagne which won an impressive number awards during his 30 years at the helm. The current head of House Dumangin is Gilles. He is the 5th generation of the family to produce champagne.
The Dumangin family’s tireless efforts to produce the best possible Champagne from their own grapes was recognised by the prestigious French wine guide, the Guide Hachette des Vins, in 2008. The bible of the French wine industry awarded the Dumangin Grand Réserve a Coup de Cœur. The Coup de Coeur (judges' favourite) is the Guide Hachette’s highest possible recommendation.
Champagne is the most iconic sparkling wine in the world, produced in the region of Champagne in France. Synonymous with celebration, champagne is typically produced from a few specific varieties of grapes: pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot meunier. With effervescent flavors of citrus, almond, and apple, champagne comes in varying levels of sweetness and has a moderate amount of alcohol. The most treasured Champagnes age for a minimum of 3 years.
The Champagne region is located 140 kilometres from Paris, France. While the vines in this region have been producing wine since the Roman era, it is only in the past couple of hundred years that winemakers began producing Champagne using méthode champenoise - the complex method that produces the style of Champagne the world knows and loves today. Another important component of the production of champagne is the chalk and limestone soils which dominate the Champagne region. Vines grown in these conditions result in wines that are high in acidity - a key component to making good sparkling wine. Champagne's northerly location - about as north as grapes can ripen - also allow for higher acidity and lower alcohol levels which are also very important for producing quality sparkling wine.
93/100 Champagne Guide 90/100 Wine Enthusiast
Best Champagne under $60, Champagne Guide
1 Star - Le Guide Hachette des Vins Bronze- International Wine Challenge Commended - International Wine Challenge
James Suckling "This refreshing Champagne is clean and very approachable, showing fresh pears, lemons and salted almonds on the nose. Balanced, with silky bubbles and a fresh finish."
Wine Enthusiast "Well on the dry side of brut, this wine pushes acidity and the freshest citrus along with an apple-skin texture."
James Suckling "Plenty of fruit and character in this with some citrus, strawberry and bread dough character. It’s full with fine bubbles and a long and flavorful finish. Focused and intense, yet not too heavy."
Bob Campbell Wine Reviews (NZ) "Richer and more complex with more bready lees character and less fruit. Perfectly dry but nicely balanced."
Wine Enthusiast "Dominated by Pinot Meunier, this soft rich wine is immediately accessible. It has apple and crisp pear fruits along with a dry crisp texture. The nonvintage Champagne from this producer is attractive, fruity and dry at the end."
J. Dumangin Fils are a small family-run Champagne House based in the village of Chigny-les-Roses south of Reims. Dumangin have a long history overflowing with fantastic winemakers, some with names borrowed from Greek legend. The first family member to turn his hands to winemaking was Firmin Dumangin, born in 1650. Hippolyte Dumangin, born 1851, was the first to market champagne under the Dumangin brand. Achille Dumangin named a variety after himself around 1909. Jacky Dumangin achieved fame for a Premier Cru Champagne which won an impressive number awards during his 30 years at the helm. The current head of House Dumangin is Gilles. He is the 5th generation of the family to produce champagne.
The Dumangin family’s tireless efforts to produce the best possible Champagne from their own grapes was recognised by the prestigious French wine guide, the Guide Hachette des Vins, in 2008. The bible of the French wine industry awarded the Dumangin Grand Réserve a Coup de Cœur. The Coup de Coeur (judges' favourite) is the Guide Hachette’s highest possible recommendation.
Champagne is the most iconic sparkling wine in the world, produced in the region of Champagne in France. Synonymous with celebration, champagne is typically produced from a few specific varieties of grapes: pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot meunier. With effervescent flavors of citrus, almond, and apple, champagne comes in varying levels of sweetness and has a moderate amount of alcohol. The most treasured Champagnes age for a minimum of 3 years.
The Champagne region is located 140 kilometres from Paris, France. While the vines in this region have been producing wine since the Roman era, it is only in the past couple of hundred years that winemakers began producing Champagne using méthode champenoise - the complex method that produces the style of Champagne the world knows and loves today. Another important component of the production of champagne is the chalk and limestone soils which dominate the Champagne region. Vines grown in these conditions result in wines that are high in acidity - a key component to making good sparkling wine. Champagne's northerly location - about as north as grapes can ripen - also allow for higher acidity and lower alcohol levels which are also very important for producing quality sparkling wine.
