Bonville Unisson Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Bonville
Label Name:
 
Unisson Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Avize, 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:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/WA 92, The Wine Independent 91, Gault & Millau 90; frequently reviewed as Extra-Brut/disgorged after ~4–5 years (dosage ~6

Tasting Note
Fine mousse with brioche, lemon zest, almond and chalky mineral notes. Medium–full-bodied, creamy texture, bright citrus acidity and saline, stony finish with long, precise length.

Food Pairing
Oysters, caviar, scallops, lobster, roast or creamy poultry; sushi, sashimi, tempura, spicy tuna, dim sum, Thai prawn dishes, steamed fish.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise); stainless-steel fermentation with malolactic carried out, extended lees ageing (≈4–5 years), disgorged with low dosage (~6.7 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Franck Bonville is a multi-generation grower-producer based in Avize (Côte des Blancs) with ~20 ha of Grand Cru Chardonnay; Olivier Bonville runs the estate.