Located on the most beautiful terroirs of the Côte des Blancs, the Franck Bonville house owns several plots. In 2012, Olivier Bonville decided to take advantage of this wealth by isolating his most beautiful vines to create a range of three single-plot vintages. Thus, these vintages represent three legendary villages classified as Grand Cru: Oger, Avize and Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger. The Maison's Pur Mesnil vintage is an exceptional Blanc de Blancs champagne . It is made from Chardonnays from three separate plots: “Les Zailleux”, “Le Tilleul” and “Les Hautes Mottes”, located mainly in the lower slopes of Mesnil-sur-Oger. These grapes, of great uprightness, are very structured and have a strong personality. The year 2018 was marked by contrasting climatic conditions. A cool and wet spring was followed by a dry and hot summer, with a heatwave at the end of August. Finally, dry and sunny harvests ensured a beautiful maturity of the grapes and particularly chiseled Chardonnays. This cuvée was vinified and aged in stainless steel vats, with malolactic fermentation carried out. The bottles, sealed with cork, then benefited from an extended aging of five years in the cellars of the House. The Pur Mesnil is distinguished by a bright gold color with golden highlights. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of white flowers, lemon and green apple, which evolve towards subtly brioche and buttery notes. On the palate, the creamy texture is enhanced by a refreshing acidity, revealing flavors of ripe lemon and white peach, all sublimated by an elegant minerality. This champagne can be enjoyed as an aperitif or at the start of a meal. Serving temperature: 9°C.
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Nose : On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of white flowers, lemon and green apple, which evolve towards subtly brioche and buttery notes.
Palate : On the palate, the creamy texture is enhanced by a refreshing acidity, revealing flavors of ripe lemon and white peach, all enhanced by an elegant minerality.
FEATURES
Grape varieties : 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru.
Pairings : This champagne is served at 9°C, and is perfect for enhancing an aperitif.
Dosage : 3.33gr/l.
Serving temperature: 9°.
THE BRAND
The history of the Franck Bonville Champagne house begins with its founder, Alfred Bonville, in the year 1900. Living in Oger, he began looking for plots of land to plant vines, a bold challenge at a time still marked by the fresh memory of the phylloxera crisis. He chose the Avisé terroir, located a few hours' journey on horseback from his home. In the 1930s, Alfred joined forces with his son Franck. Together, they acquired a winegrower's house in 1937. It was located in the heart of the village, equipped with a press, a cellar and barrels. Despite the economic difficulties of the time, they persevered in their commitment to viticulture. At the end of the war, the Bonville Père et Fils Champagne house launched its own vintages and saw its vineyard expand. In the 1960s, the company acquired tractors, marking a new era in local viticulture. In 1970, Domaine Franck Bonville modernized its winery by replacing the tuns with steel vats, then with stainless steel vats at the end of the 20th century. Olivier Bonville joined the operation in 1996, after having acquired valuable experience in various Corsican and German vineyards.
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Located on the most beautiful terroirs of the Côte des Blancs, the Franck Bonville house owns several plots. In 2012, Olivier Bonville decided to take advantage of this wealth by isolating his most beautiful vines to create a range of three single-plot vintages. Thus, these vintages represent three legendary villages classified as Grand Cru: Oger, Avize and Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger. The Maison's Pur Mesnil vintage is an exceptional Blanc de Blancs champagne . It is made from Chardonnays from three separate plots: “Les Zailleux”, “Le Tilleul” and “Les Hautes Mottes”, located mainly in the lower slopes of Mesnil-sur-Oger. These grapes, of great uprightness, are very structured and have a strong personality. The year 2018 was marked by contrasting climatic conditions. A cool and wet spring was followed by a dry and hot summer, with a heatwave at the end of August. Finally, dry and sunny harvests ensured a beautiful maturity of the grapes and particularly chiseled Chardonnays. This cuvée was vinified and aged in stainless steel vats, with malolactic fermentation carried out. The bottles, sealed with cork, then benefited from an extended aging of five years in the cellars of the House. The Pur Mesnil is distinguished by a bright gold color with golden highlights. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of white flowers, lemon and green apple, which evolve towards subtly brioche and buttery notes. On the palate, the creamy texture is enhanced by a refreshing acidity, revealing flavors of ripe lemon and white peach, all sublimated by an elegant minerality. This champagne can be enjoyed as an aperitif or at the start of a meal. Serving temperature: 9°C.
