Bonnaire: Cramant Vintage 2016

Bonnaire: Cramant Vintage 2016

The Cuvée

Bonnaire | Blanc de Blancs | Vintage 2016

The Bonnaire Cramant Vintage 2016, a Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru from the Côte des Blancs.

Bonnaire & Paul Clouet, Two names, one family. Although Bonnaire (Cramant) and Paul Clouet (Bouzy) operate as independent brands, they belong to the same family and are produced together in Cramant. While Bonnaire stands for elegant, mineral Blanc de Blancs, Paul Clouet's champagnes are characterized by the powerful Pinot Noir from Bouzy.

The tasting, Cramant Vintage 2016: 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards. Vintage 2016, aged five years on the lees. Aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, ripe apple & almond. On the palate, fine creaminess, fresh acidity & precise minerality. Dosage: Brut, provides perfect balance.

The label, and the question about the bear: A bear on a champagne label? Not necessarily the first motif you'd expect. Perhaps a nod to strength, elegance and character, just like this champagne.

My Tastings

Tasting #01
Bonnaire: Cramant Vintage 2016

If you love 100% Chardonnay, you can't miss the Grand Cru sites of Cramant on the northern Côte des Blancs. The village is famous for wines with enormous aromatic power and that unmistakable chalky minerality. Bonnaire & Clouet selected only the best parcels from the mid-slope for the "Cramant Vintage 2016," and with all the bottles I've had from Bonnaire Clouet so far, I expected nothing less.

The 2016 vintage was characterized by slow ripening and high acidity, perfect conditions for a long life in the cellar. After an impressive 7 years on the lees, this Blanc de Blancs is now showing what it's made of.

Tasting #02
Bonnaire: Cramant Vintage 2016

The Bonnaire Cramant Vintage 2016, a Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru from the Côte des Blancs.

Bonnaire & Paul Clouet, Two names, one family. Although Bonnaire (Cramant) and Paul Clouet (Bouzy) operate as independent brands, they belong to the same family and are produced together in Cramant. While Bonnaire stands for elegant, mineral Blanc de Blancs, Paul Clouet's champagnes are characterized by the powerful Pinot Noir from Bouzy.

Details

Producer Bonnaire
Cuvée Cramant Vintage 2016
Vintage 2016
Category Blanc de Blancs
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Terroir Grand Cru, Côte des Blancs, Blanc de Blancs Terroir
Style Brut, Vintage
Highlights 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru, mineral, creamy, elegant acidity
Pairs with Cheese

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