Franck Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV

Price: Under $70 — A Rare Opportunity!

Franck Bonville is a celebrated grower-producer based in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, and this non-vintage cuvée is a benchmark Blanc de Blancs. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grown in Grand Cru vineyards around Avize, Oger, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, it is fermented and matured in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity. Extended lees ageing brings texture and complexity, while low dosage (typically around 6 g/L) maintains precision and minerality.

Bouquet

Delicate yet focused, the nose opens with lemon zest, green apple, and white blossom, followed by subtle hints of almond, chalk, and fresh brioche. It’s fragrant and crystalline, with a clear imprint of chalky terroir.

Palate

Elegant and driven, the palate shows exceptional poise. Citrus and orchard fruits sit atop a creamy mousse, with a fine bead and lively acidity carrying through to a long, saline finish. There’s a gentle nutty depth from the lees contact, but the overall impression is one of freshness, lift, and linearity—a true Côte des Blancs classic.

Food Pairing

Ideal with oysters, sashimi, or goat’s cheese with lemon zest. It also makes a refined apéritif or a stunning match for roast chicken with tarragon. A Champagne of clarity and class—perfect for both celebration and quiet contemplation.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%