Champagne Franck Bonville Pur Mesnil 2016
$160.00
Part of the Pur Terroir series, 2016 Pur Mesnil expresses the terroir of the hallowed Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil sur Oger.
Chardonnay grapes from 3 plots in Les Zailleux, Le Tilleul and Les Hautes Mottes are chosen to provide a balance of the characteristics produced by different soil types with more or less concentration of chalk. The cuvée is tiraged under natural cork sealed with a staple and then hand disgorged.
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
TASTING NOTE
Vintage
We have made this cuvée from a selection of 3 plots, mainly located down the hill of Le Mesnil sur Oger. After more than 5 years of ageing under natural cork, we find it straight, well-structured with a great personality.
The movement starts of light floral, vegetal and vanilla perfumes that awake our senses. An intense freshness, typical of Le Mesnil’s wines, carries this champagne. A rich, coated and smooth mouth cradles it. A gourmet but delicate wine that unveils its shimmering side, without being aggressive, for a frank and dynamic balance.
The fresh and saline long ending resonates all the essence of Le Mesnil sur Oger’s terroir to slowly fade into a chalky memory."
Olivier Bonville
Food Match
Enjoy as an apéritif, or paired with fresh seafood.
Recommended Cellaring
While drinking beautifully right now, this Champagne can be cellared for up to 5 years.
Variety Details
Chardonnay
Winemaker
Olivier Bonville
