Bonnet Gilmert Champagne
Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs L' Extra
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of four years in the cellar. |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, France
- Flavour profile: Extra Brut, dry, fresh and balanced, with a very long finish
- Technique: Traditional Method, malolactic fermentation and 4 years of ageing in the cellar
- Aromas and appearance: Golden yellow colour, fruity notes, hints of pastry and mineral nuances
- Serving: 6-8 °C, ideal with shellfish, sushi, lean fish and soft cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Bonnet Gilmert Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs L’ Extra is a wine of great palate clarity, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. In the glass, it displays a golden yellow colour and an elegant fine perlage. The bouquet combines clear fruity aromas, fragrant pastry notes and distinct mineral hints. On the palate, the choice of Extra Brut dosage delivers a dry, fresh and balanced sip. Crafted according to the strict principles of the Traditional Method, it offers a defined structure and a long finish, ideal for enhancing shellfish dishes or sushi.
Where does it come from
This expression originates in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, a renowned area of Champagne famous for giving Chardonnay a pronounced vertical character. The vineyards are located in villages classified as Grand Cru, the highest quality level of the region. The Bonnet Gilmert winery, a family-run business now led by the fifth generation, cultivates its land using organic and sustainable farming methods. With a limited annual production, the company maintains a deep respect for the land and local viticulture.
How is it produced
The production process is based on the Traditional Method, with natural bottle fermentation. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, a step that helps define the taste balance while preserving the cuvée’s marked freshness. The cellar ageing phase lasts for at least four years, ensuring a slow and steady evolution. This long rest enriches the aromatic integration and refines the texture of the bubbles, resulting in an elegant glass with a clean structure and a distinctly persistent finish.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1910, the Bonnet Gilmert winery has passed down the authentic art of Champagne Grand Cru for five generations. Today, the company, led by Aude Vauban, produces its precious Blanc de Blancs cuvée following strict organic and sustainable methods. Each bottle matures for at least four years in the cellar, honouring the centuries-old family tradition. Production, limited to just thirty thousand bottles a year, ensures exceptional quality, proudly recognised by the Hachette Guide.
Awards
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1910
- Bottles produced: 30.000
Then Colette Gilmert and Robert Bonnet followed suit in the fifties. They have always produced exceptional Champagnes in strict accordance with the Champagne traditions that they have passed on to us. For some years now, Aude Vauban, fifth generation BONNET family has taken over the family business. Read more
| Name | Bonnet Gilmert Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs L' Extra |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bonnet Gilmert Champagne |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1910, the Bonnet Gilmert winery has passed down the authentic art of Champagne Grand Cru for five generations. Today, the company, led by Aude Vauban, produces its precious Blanc de Blancs cuvée following strict organic and sustainable methods. Each bottle matures for at least four years in the cellar, honouring the centuries-old family tradition. Production, limited to just thirty thousand bottles a year, ensures exceptional quality, proudly recognised by the Hachette Guide. |
| Origin | Côte des Blancs (Champagne region), France |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method; malolactic fermentation; minimum ageing of four years in the cellar. |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of four years in the cellar. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |