Les Vignes Blanches Blanc de Noiors

Champagne Alexandre Bonnet
# Les Vignes Blanches Blanc de Noirs 2019 Straight from the chalky slopes of the Côte des Bar, this is Pinot Noir at its most expressive. Alexandre Bonnet farms organically in Les Riceys, letting old vines dig deep into Kimmeridgian limestone for real character. Fermented in oak and aged on lees, it gives you ripe red berries, toasted brioche and a lovely hint of spice, all carried by fine, persistent bubbles. There's richness here, but also a bright, mineral edge that keeps everything fresh. Lovely with roast poultry, creamy cheeses or simply on its own when you fancy something special. A grower Champagne with genuine personality.
64.26 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

12 in stock

Wine name: Les Vignes Blanches Blanc de Noirs

Vintage: 2019

Producer: Champagne Alexandre Bonnet, Les Riceys, Côte des Bar

Grape varieties: 100% Pinot Noir

Region: Champagne, France (Côte des Bar, Aube)

Appellation: Champagne AOC

Vinification method: Single-parcel vintage cuvée from the Les Vignes Blanches plot; whole-bunch gentle pressing, first-press juice only, fermentation and ageing partly in oak barrels, full malolactic fermentation, second fermentation in bottle, extended ageing on lees in the cellar before disgorgement, extra brut style with very low dosage

Maceration: None, direct pressing of whole bunches to obtain a white juice from black grapes

Colour: Bright pale gold with golden glints, fine and persistent bubbles forming a steady cordon

Bouquet: Ripe white peach, yellow plum and quince, with notes of brioche, toasted hazelnut, white flowers and a subtle chalky touch

Palate: Full and vinous attack, creamy mousse, flavours of orchard fruit, citrus zest and pastry, taut saline backbone and a long dry, mineral finish

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.

Soils: Kimmeridgian marl and limestone with clay, on south-facing slopes

Farming: Certified organic and Haute Valeur Environnementale, manual harvest

Ageing potential: 8 to 12 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Roast poultry, veal with morels, grilled langoustines, mature Comté, sushi and sashimi, mushroom risotto

Serving temperature: 10 to 12 °C