Bonville Pur Oger Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2016

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Bonville
Label Name:
 
Pur Oger Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 93+ (Yohan Castaing, Nov 2023). 5%

Tasting Note
Aromas of lemon oil, orchard fruits, pastry and menthol. Medium–full, creamy palate with fine mousse, chalky minerality, subtle bitterness and a long citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops with cream, lobster, oysters, smoked salmon, buttery seafood pasta. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, shrimp dumplings (har gow), light Chinese-style steamed fish, shellfish yakitori.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (traditional method). 100% Chardonnay; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel; aged on lees 5+ years; disgorged with ~5 g/L dosage.

Vineyard Info
Maison Franck Bonville — family-owned Côte des Blancs producer since early 20th century (≈15 ha across Avize, Oger, Le Mesnil). Olivier Bonville leads production emphasizing terroir-driven Chardonnays.