Girard Bonnet

Au Bout du Chemin | Bottle 75cl

Description

The Au bout du Chemin cuvée from Girard-Bonnet champagne expresses all the finesse and purity of Chardonnay from the Vertus Premier Cru terroir. With its generous palate and subtle aromatic notes, it is a perfect cuvée for a lovely aperitif.

The production of Au bout du Chemin Girard-Bonnet champagne

The Au bout du Chemin cuvée is made from 100% Premier Cru Chardonnay, exclusively from the chalk-rich clay-limestone soils of the Vertus terroir. This blend comprises 80% of the 2021 harvest and 20% of reserve wines. This blend of wines from the latest harvest and reserve wines achieves perfect balance.

The vinification uses indigenous yeasts, partly in stainless steel vats and partly in oak barrels, to preserve the authenticity of the aromas. The champagne is aged on lees for several months, adding richness and complexity. This cuvée is extra brut, with only 3 g/L of sugar, to preserve the purity and energy of the Chardonnay.

The terroir and philosophy of the estate

The Vertus terroir offers the ideal setting for producing exceptional Chardonnays. This Premier Cru village, located south of the Côte des Blancs, is famous for its clay-limestone soils on Campanian chalk, which give the wines a beautiful minerality and remarkable elegance.

The Girard-Bonnet estate is committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, certified organic and Demeter since 2023. This approach involves, among other things, the elimination of herbicides, eco-grazing, and the use of herbal teas and essential oils. This allows each plot to reveal its full expression.

Tasting notes

• Appearance

  The Au bout du Chemin cuvée has a pale gold color with a fine, persistent effervescence.

• Nose

  Its expressive nose offers aromas of citrus, lime and grapefruit, accompanied by subtle floral and white fruit notes.

• Palate

  On the palate, it is both generous and precise, with flavors of pear and hazelnut. The finish is lively, marked by beautiful minerality and remarkable persistence.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Goat cheese and honey tartlets
• Comté cheese gougères
• Smoked salmon on blinis

Main dishes

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• Roasted scallops with lemon butter
• Grilled sea bass fillet
• Parmesan risotto

Desserts

• Citrus tart
• Lime sorbet
• Panna cotta with exotic fruit coulis

The price of a bottle of Au bout du Chemin Girard-Bonnet

The price of a bottle of Au bout du Chemin Girard-Bonnet is 45,95 €. This cuvée is made from exceptional grapes from the Vertus Premier Cru terroir on the Côte des Blancs.

Reviews of Au bout du Chemin Girard-Bonnet

Champagne lovers appreciate the freshness and precision of this cuvée. It is known for its generous palate and beautiful minerality. Read reviews of Au bout du Chemin Girard-Bonnet to discover what enthusiasts have to say.

Storing this champagne

To fully enjoy the Au bout du Chemin cuvée, store it in a dark cellar at a stable temperature of 62-59°F. This cuvée can be enjoyed now, but it will reveal more complexity over the next seven years.