Franck Bonville

Millésime 2016 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Olivier Bonville's Millésime 2016 is a fresh, intense Blanc de Blancs champagne.

2016 was a rather special year. Winter and spring were very rainy. Spring was particularly cool, slowing vine growth. The hot weather at the end of summer, from mid-August to mid-September, brought this vintage to maturity.

This cuvée is made exclusively from the House's vines located on the Grand Cru terroir of Avize.

Vintage 2016 was vinified in stainless steel tanks, with malolactic fermentation successfully completed. The wine spent more than 6 years in the cellar, and after disgorging, was dosed as Extra-Brut to give it a gourmet touch.

To the eye, the color is pale gold with crystalline reflections, and the bubbles are delicate, with a persistent cordon.

On the nose, we discover pretty notes of white-fleshed fruit, then on the second nose, buttery notes appear.

On the palate, the wine is round, with a creamy texture. On the mid-palate, fruit notes return. White peach and apricot mingle with brioche notes.

The finish is taut, saline, the signature of this great Avize terroir.