Franck Bonville, Blanc de blancs Brut "Grand Cru" NV Champagne, France

A fourth-generation family estate in the heart of Avize, Franck Bonville has been perfecting their craft since the 1930s on some of the finest chalky Grand Cru terroir in Champagne. From their prized vineyards in Avize, Oger, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the Bonville family creates elegant blanc de blancs that showcase the mineral precision and refined power that make the Côte des Blancs legendary. This flagship cuvée represents their dedication to expressing the pure character of Chardonnay from these hallowed soils.

Tasting Notes

A delicate bouquet opens with spring blossoms, blanched almonds, and lemon oil, leading to a beautifully citrusy mid-palate with crystalline texture. Fine bubbles carry notes of white peach, grapefruit, oyster shell, and honey, complemented by toasty brioche and subtle gun flint minerality. The wine displays creamy mousse with chalky undertones and a long, mouthwatering finish that resonates with saline precision. Elegant and refined with well-integrated dosage that reads drier than its 4-8 grams per liter suggests.

Food Pairings

Fresh oysters, ceviche, grilled Dover sole, caviar with crème fraîche

Details

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Champagne, France
• Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
• Vintage: NV