COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Champagne Bonvalet
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bonvalet Épopée is a Non-Vintage white sparkling wine from Champagne, France, produced by Champagne Bonvalet. The blend comprises 45% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, and 25% Pinot Noir. The name 'Épopée' signifies the adventurous and ambitious spirit of the house, founded by Guillaume Bonvalet with a vision to create his own Champagne estate. The Bonvalet house is committed to an innovative and environmentally conscious philosophy, with its vineyards managed under VDC (Viticulture Durable de Champagne) and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) standards.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Épopée means 'journey' or 'epic' in French, reflecting the founder's ambitious vision.
Fact 02
The house was founded in 2012 with a 'wild dream' of creating a Champagne estate.
Fact 03
Vineyards are cultivated according to VDC and HVE environmental norms.
Fact 04
Awarded a Gold Medal from Gilbert et Gaillard.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Bonvalet Épopée undergoes malolactic fermentation, a process that softens the wine's acidity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for an extended period, either for 2 years or a minimum of 4 years, with some indications of 48 months of cellaring. This aging process contributes to the wine's texture and complexity. The producer, Champagne Bonvalet, cultivates its vineyards according to VDC (Viticulture Durable de Champagne) and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) norms, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship.
