Franck Bonville Pur Mesnil 2015

What to expect - Citrus and mineral style of Blanc de blancs - High quality producer based in Avize - Pair with Ceviche, Oysters and Seafood in general… Add herbs, citrus juices and extra virgin olive oil as well. Keep it minimal The 2015 Pur Mesnil expresses the terroir of the hallowed Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil sur Oger.Chardonnay grapes from 3 plots 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.Update Technical details 100% Avize chardonnay; 50% 2013 reserves; Disgorged October 2019 with 4 years on lees; 6.67g/L dosage; 25,000 bottles made \ About the house As demand for the greatest Côtes des Blancs grand crus continues to spiral, the privilege of substantial, well-placed holdings cannot be overstated. Gilles and Ingrid Bonville and their son Olivier are in command of 20 glorious hectares of prime grand cru turf, largely in Avize, with old vines on the slope of Oger and a little in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. Tended and vinified with precision, their polished blanc de blancs contrast the tension and brilliance of Avize with the generosity and exoticism of Oger. Olivier Bonville is the Fourth generation of vine-growers. Tyson Stelzer.   Journalist Review The second wine of the house after Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut is conceived in the cuverie after fermentation, from tanks that show the greatest maturity. It's a cuvée of exuberant complexity that rejoices in the multi-layered panoply of flavours and textures that build with lees age. Beautiful notes of vanilla nougat, brioche and subtle spice abound, while upholding the lemon, apple and grapefruit purity of Avize Chardonnay. It concludes with beautifully creamy texture that melds eloquently with the fine salt minerality of the village. A cuvée of polish and precision, representing a delightfully enticing expression of this great cru | 94 Points, The Champagne Guide 2020-21, Tyson Stelzer "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 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