Franck Bonville
Champagne Grand Cru Rosé Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Crus Rosè Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero |
- Composition: 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir for an elegant Grand Cru Brut Rosé
- Origin: Avize, Ambonnay and Verzenay Grand Cru; mineral character and great purity
- Vinification: traditional method with fermentation in steel and long maturation on the lees
- Characteristics: salmon pink colour, fine bubbles; notes of wild strawberries and pastry
- Pairings: perfect with shellfish and sushi; also harmonious with cured meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Rosé Brut is an elegant expression where Chardonnay meets Pinot Noir. It displays a salmon pink colour with a fine perlage. On the nose, it reveals red fruits, including wild strawberries, and pastry notes. On the palate, it offers a perfect balance between fruity volume and pronounced savouriness. This harmony makes it exceptional throughout a meal, enhancing shellfish and sushi, as well as cured meats and cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Champagne is born from the meeting of selected terroirs, designed to create a coherent dialogue between two distinct geographical areas. The backbone of the wine comes to life in the renowned Côte des Blancs, specifically in the village of Avize, which gives Chardonnay vibrant energy and a clear mineral drive. To this base is added the character of Pinot Noir grown in the Grand Cru terroirs of Ambonnay and Verzenay, which provide structure, depth, and a distinct fruity imprint. The union of these specific locations in Champagne gives rise to a clear aromatic profile, where the identity of the chalky soil is reflected in a pronounced gustatory tension and a sip of absolute purity.
How it is produced
The production of Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Rosé Brut faithfully follows the Traditional Method, starting from grapes harvested in carefully selected plots. The primary fermentations take place in stainless steel tanks, a technical choice aimed at preserving the natural liveliness of the fruity aromas. Subsequently, the base wines are combined in a calibrated blend before starting the secondary fermentation in the bottle. The long period on the lees gives the wine its elegant effervescent texture, while the addition of a final Brut dosage defines its overall harmony, supporting a fresh, dynamic, and remarkably persistent flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
This fascinating Grand Cru Champagne stands out as an exception in the prestigious Franck Bonville range, being the only cuvée to skilfully blend Chardonnay with 10% Pinot Noir. The result of an elegant assemblage of the 2021 and 2022 vintages, this sparkling wine harmonises outstanding terroirs such as Avize, Ambonnay and Verzenay in perfect dialogue. Produced according to the rigorous traditional method with fermentation in steel, it releases a unique aromatic palette that offers pure finesse in every glass.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1937
- Hectares: 20
| Name | Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Rosè Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Franck Bonville |
| Story | History and Curiosities This fascinating Grand Cru Champagne stands out as an exception in the prestigious Franck Bonville range, being the only cuvée to skilfully blend Chardonnay with 10% Pinot Noir. The result of an elegant assemblage of the 2021 and 2022 vintages, this sparkling wine harmonises outstanding terroirs such as Avize, Ambonnay and Verzenay in perfect dialogue. Produced according to the rigorous traditional method with fermentation in steel, it releases a unique aromatic palette that offers pure finesse in every glass. |
| Origin | Avize (Côte des Blancs), Ambonnay and Verzenay (Champagne, France) |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; blend of 2021 and 2022 vintages |
| Residual sugar | 6.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |