Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Bonville
Label Name:
 
Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Avize / Côtes des Blancs (Avize, Oger, Cramant), Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92; James Suckling 92; widely reviewed positively by merchants and critics for citrus/mineral precision

Tasting Note
Bright lemon and grapefruit, white flowers and blanched almond, chalky minerality and toasted brioche, fine persistent mousse and a saline, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, ceviche, smoked salmon, lobster, grilled white fish, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, light Thai or Vietnamese citrus seafood dishes, steamed crab.

Production Method
100% Chardonnay; traditional method (secondary bottle fermentation). Primary fermentation in stainless steel/enamel, malolactic applied, lees aging (~24–30 months typical for NV releases), low Brut dosage (c.4.2 g/L reported).

Vineyard Info
Franck Bonville (family domaine based in Avize) — multi‑generation producer focused on Grand Cru Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs; Olivier Bonville leads the estate. Vine parcels in Avize, Oger and Cramant.