Champagne Bonnaire "Terroirs" Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs

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Comments on this Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs "Terroirs" from Champagne Bonnaire:

Guide Hachette des vins 2020 (quoted). A generous and ample Chardonnay, pleasing with its flattering fruitiness (citrus, pineapple, peach, and mango) supported by beautiful acidity.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt, August 2018) : 90/100. The NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut is a clear, fresh and chalky Chardonnay from Cramant in the Côte des Blancs that opens with lovely intense and soft white fruit aromas. It is a mouth-filling, very elegant and finessed Cramant with highly digestible balance and stimulating lightness in alcohol (12%). The finish is charmingly round and fruity but also has the typical chalky texture that gives it perfect balance. This is an excellent cuvée with a delicate, salty, well-structured finish. I didn't see a lot number on the label nor on the bottle, but this should be a pretty fresh disgorgement and is mainly based on the 2013 vintage, as Jean-Emmanuel Bonnaire told me. Tasted April 2018.


Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2026 : 92/100.


Technical sheet written by the Domaine :

"People come to Cramant for the Chardonnay, the Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs remains the iconic bottle of the Bonnaire house."

Grapes : 100% Chardonnay

Origin : 100% Cramant (Grand Cru)

Vinification : The first fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, ensuring optimal preservation of the primary aromas of the grapes. The Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs is a blend of wines from several harvests. About 15% of the final blend consists of reserve wines. After bottling, the secondary fermentation and aging in the cellar occur under traditional corking. After disgorgement, the Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs benefits from a low dosage and then rests for 3 months in the cellar before shipment, a necessary time for the wine to assimilate the sugar from the liqueur d'expédition and regain its balance.

Aging : Minimum 36 months

Dosage : Brut (8g/L)

Tasting : The very expression of the terroir of Cramant in its finest youth. A lot of freshness in this wine presenting both good acidity and perfect dosage allowing the aromas to express themselves freely. A good length on the palate with a refreshing finish marked by minerality. A must-have for your aperitifs and a delightful surprise with a seafood starter!

Service : Keep the bottle upright - Serve chilled between 6 and 8°C