Champagne Franck Bonville - Blanc de blancs Grand Cru Brut

Keywords : Minerality / Chalky / Freshness

The wine : Franck Bonville’s Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs offers a superb expression of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. The style is precise and elegant, with pronounced minerality, a distinct chalky character and refreshing acidity that carries beautifully across the palate. The nose reveals aromas of lemon, grapefruit and mandarin, followed by green apple and more indulgent notes of brioche and toast. Its fine, airy bubbles bring remarkable finesse to the whole. A taut, refined and harmonious Blanc de Blancs Champagne, ideal as an aperitif or with a meal.

Volume : 75cl

Type : Sparkling wine

Dosage : Brut (4.2g/L)

Grape variety : Chardonnay

AOC : Champagne Grand Cru

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2033

Serving temperature : 8-10°C

The estate : The Bonville siblings' winemaking history dates back to the early 20th century when Alfred Bonville purchased his first plots in 1900. From the 1930s onwards, the adventure took a more serious turn and the family bought a winemaker's house in Avize, a few kilometers south of Epernay. Franck Bonville then joined his father at the estate. He successfully developed the business and notably launched the first bottles under the Bonville name in 1945. Then, his son Gilles took over in the 1970s. For more than 20 years, he modernized the property and renovated the winery. Finally, since 1996, it has been Olivier Bonville, Gilles' son, who has managed the estate, thus proudly representing the 5th generation of the Bonville family. Today, Champagnes Franck Bonville, comprise 15 hectares (exclusively Chardonnay), all located in Côte des Blancs and within 3 Grand Cru classified villages: Avize, Oger, and Mesnil-sur-Oger. The house style focuses on the pursuit of minerality and freshness, making the estate a magnificent example of the expression of Chardonnay in Champagne.