The 2016 vintage produced by Olivier Bonville is a fresh and intense Blanc de Blancs champagne.
2016 was a rather unusual year. The winter and spring were very rainy. The spring was particularly cool, slowing down the growth of the vines. The hot weather at the end of the summer, from mid-August to mid-September, allowed this vintage to reach maturity.
This cuvée is made exclusively from grapes grown on the estate's vines in the Grand Cru terroir of Avize.
The 2016 vintage was vinified in stainless steel vats, with malolactic fermentation carried out successfully. The wine spent more than six years in the cellars and, after disgorging, was dosed to Extra-Brut to give it a touch of indulgence.
The color is pale gold with crystalline highlights and delicate bubbles with a persistent cordon.
On the nose, there are lovely notes of white fruit, followed by buttery notes on the second nose.
On the palate, the wine is round with a creamy texture. Fruit notes return in the mid-palate. White peach and apricot mingle with more brioche notes.
The finish is tense and salty, the signature of this great Avize terroir.
