COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bonnaire
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bonnaire Cramant Grand Cru Vintage 2016 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from the esteemed Grand Cru village of Cramant in Champagne. The Bonnaire family, now in its fourth generation of winemakers, established the house in 1932 with a focus on creating wines of freshness and energy. The vineyards are situated on chalky mid-slope plots in Cramant, a terroir particularly suited to Chardonnay. The 2016 vintage faced climatic challenges, including frost and hail, making this release a testament to the quality achievable in demanding years. The house has also embraced sustainable practices, beginning organic conversion in 2020.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€108
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bonnaire's vineyards are located on prime mid-slope plots in Cramant.
Fact 02
The house began organic conversion in 2020.
Fact 03
This wine spent 72 months aging on its lees.
Fact 04
Disgorgement occurred in May 2024.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bonnaire Cramant Grand Cru Vintage 2016 is crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The vinification process involves fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to maintain freshness. A full malolactic fermentation is typically employed. The wine then undergoes an extensive aging period of 72 months on its lees, contributing to its complexity and texture. Disgorgement for this vintage occurred in May 2024. The Bonnaire estate is committed to sustainable viticulture, holding HVE3 certification and having initiated organic conversion in 2020, with Chardonnay certified organic in 2023.
