From Aix-en-Provence: Half-day Sidecar Wine Tour
Leave Aix-en-Provence aboard a vintage sidecar and discover the legendary Sainte-Victoire mountain, Cézanne’s muse, along with charming villages and local wine tastings.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 15 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, almond, toasted brioche
Palate: pear, lime, chalk, ginger
Joint-venture Champagne Blanc de Blancs from the Peters-Liebart family of Champagne Pierre Peters with Brad Pitt and the Stoli Group, bottled under the Muse de Miraval label; chalky, ginger-driven and built for cellaring.
What it pairs with
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Oysters on the half shell
Muse's saline and chalk minerality match oyster brine; the dosage cuts the iodine sweetness. -
Lobster with butter sauce
Rich shellfish meets the Champagne's brioche-and-chalk register; acidity refreshes between bites. -
Aged Comte gougeres
Cheese-puff classics align with the wine's toasted brioche notes; bubbles refresh the palate. -
Sashimi
Raw fish freshness meets the cuvee's lime and ginger lift; the chalk minerality matches sea-bream and yellowtail.
History
Chateau Miraval partnered with the Peters-Liebart family of Champagne Pierre Peters to launch Muse de Miraval, a Blanc de Blancs Champagne sourced from grand-cru Chardonnay parcels in the Cote des Blancs. The first release was the 2017 vintage Blanc de Blancs.
- 2017: First vintage of Muse de Miraval Blanc de Blancs released under Pitt-Jolie and Peters-Liebart joint venture
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Miraval · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Classification
- Champagne AOC
- Oak
- Partial fermentation in oak, extended lees aging in bottle (around 60 months for Vintage Blanc de Blancs)
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 250 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2017
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau Miraval Muse de Miraval Champagne
What does Muse de Miraval taste like?
Green apple, lemon zest, almond and toasted brioche on the nose; pear, lime, chalk and ginger on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long mineral finish.
When should I drink Muse de Miraval?
Drink between 3 and 15 years from disgorgement. The cuvee is built for cellaring; bottles often peak between year 5 and 10 after release.
Is Muse de Miraval vegan?
Yes. The cuvee is made without animal-derived fining agents.
What food pairs with Muse de Miraval?
Oysters on the half shell is the canonical pairing. Lobster with butter sauce, aged Comte gougeres and sashimi are equally strong matches.
Is Muse de Miraval really from Provence?
Muse de Miraval is a Champagne, not a Provencal wine, despite being launched under the Chateau Miraval brand. It is sourced from grand-cru Chardonnay in the Cote des Blancs via a joint venture with Champagne Pierre Peters.
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