Bonville Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvee Prestige

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Bonville
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvee Prestige
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte des Blancs (Avize / Oger / Cramant)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
User/retailer ratings: Vivino ~4. 1/5; Delectable ~9. 3/10 (many pro/user reviews). Independent tasting notes report scores around 90–92 points from sommeliers/bloggers

Tasting Note
Pale straw with fine mousse. Aromas of green apple, lemon zest, brioche, toasted hazelnut and chalky minerality. Creamy, vibrant palate showing citrus, white peach and pastry notes, finishing saline and long.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, seared scallops, soft cheeses, roast chicken with cream sauce. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, light fish curries, salted edamame.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). Base wines fermented in stainless steel and some oak, malolactic carried out; aged 3–5 years on the lees; disgorged with a low brut dosage (≈6–8 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Family-run Franck Bonville (Avize) — multi-generation grower-producer farming Grand Cru sites in Avize, Oger and Cramant (c.15–20 ha). Olivier Bonville leads production, focused on terroir-expression and careful lees aging.