Millesime 2016 Grand Cru Franck Bonville EN

Millésime 2016, Grand Cru (EN)

Sentir les silences, entendre les vins

Winter and spring of 2016 were very rainy. Spring was particularly cool, leading to slow growth. The intense heat from late summer, from mid-August to mid-September, was welcomed and helped bring this vintage to maturity. “Août fait le moût” as the French saying says, meaning that august plays always a key role in the quality […]

2016 was once again an atypical year, during which, in a rare occurrence, the Chardonnays from the Côte des Blancs were harvested after the Pinots

Winemaking Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks

Dosage 2,5 g/L

Grape variety Chardonnay : 100%

Vintage 2016

Terroir Avize

The nose develops fresh aromas of whitefleshed fruits, with buttery notes quickly emerging to bring additional richness. The palate is soft, with a creamy and velvety texture accentuating the buttery sensations. White peach and apricot blend with more brioche-like notes. The finish is fresh, slightly mentholated and saline, distinctly evocative of the Côte des Blancs.

Millésime 2016, Grand Cru (EN)

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