Franck Bonville

Brut Selection Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Chardonnay

9.05 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Avize, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

A very serviceable champagne for around $35.

On the nose; lemon meringue, sour green apple, golden apple, overripe pineapple, grapefruit with pith, lime, bruised Bosc pear, almond slivers, cream soda, brioche, sea shells, saline, volcanic minerals with yellow lilies and spring flowers.

The body is rich, layered and full. Tiny micro bubbles, touch of oxygenation. Sour lemons, sour green apple, golden apple, apple cider, overripe pineapple, grapefruit with pith, lime, bruised Bosc pear, almond slivers, cream soda, brioche, sea shells, saline, volcanic minerals with yellow lilies and spring flowers. The acidity is lively. The finish is rich, nicely balanced, well polished and lasts minutes.

@AZ Oasis

A very serviceable champagne for around $35.

On the nose; lemon meringue, sour green apple, golden apple, overripe pineapple, grapefruit with pith, lime, bruised Bosc pear, almond slivers, cream soda, brioche, sea shells, saline, volcanic minerals with yellow lilies and spring flowers.

The body is rich, layered and full. Tiny micro bubbles, touch of oxygenation. Sour lemons, sour green apple, golden apple, apple cider, overripe pineapple, grapefruit with pith, lime, bruised Bosc pear, almond slivers, cream soda, brioche, sea shells, saline, volcanic minerals with yellow lilies and spring flowers. The acidity is lively. The finish is rich, nicely balanced, well polished and lasts minutes.

@AZ Oasis

Oct 28th, 2018
Jon Maxwell

Founder Veritas Wine Consulting

A bit long in the tooth, but still enjoyable.

A bit long in the tooth, but still enjoyable.

Aug 12th, 2014
Leina'ala Robinson

Leina'ala had this 8 years ago

Leina'ala had this 8 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2017
Brent Björnberg

Brent had this 9 years ago

Brent had this 9 years ago

Jan 3rd, 2017
Rob Marini

Rob had this 9 years ago

Rob had this 9 years ago

Apr 4th, 2016