Millésime 2016 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs

Millésime 2016 is Franck Bonville in classic Côte des Blancs mode: 100% Chardonnay from Avize Grand Cru, aged for over five years on lees before release. The difficult, cool start to the season was saved by a warm, dry end of summer, producing perfectly ripe grapes with vibrant acidity. In the glass, it opens on white peach, pear and spring flowers, before moving toward brioche, gentle spice and a whisper of menthol. The palate is medium to full-bodied yet beautifully poised, with a vinous core of fruit wrapped in fine, chalky structure and a crystalline, saline finish that feels very “Avize”. A brilliant champagne for lovers of serious Blanc de Blancs that can work both as a gastronomic aperitif and at the table, and with the structure to age further in the cellar.