NV Franck Bonville, Blanc de Blanc Brut Grand Cru, Avize, Champagne - 750ML

92 Points – James Suckling

Franck Bonville is a respected grower-producer based in Avize, in Champagne’s Côte des Blancs, with a house style centered on Grand Cru Chardonnay. This Blanc de Blancs Brut draws from top Côte des Blancs villages, with sources noting fruit from Avize, Oger, and Cramant, delivering the chalk, citrus precision, and creamy finesse that define the category.

Blend: 100% Chardonnay.

Tasting Notes: Bright aromas of lemon zest, grapefruit, white peach, green apple, oyster shell, spring flowers, blanched almond, and fresh brioche. The palate is clean and finely textured, with creamy mousse, citrus-driven energy, chalky minerality, and a saline finish that keeps the wine fresh and poised.

Structure: Elegant, mineral, and precise, with fine bubbles, moderate weight, and a crisp Côte des Blancs backbone.

Drink Window: NV Champagne; best enjoyed now through 2029.

Decanting: No decanting required. Serve well-chilled in a white wine glass or tulip Champagne glass to allow the Chardonnay aromatics and chalky texture to open.

A polished and versatile Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, this is an excellent choice for aperitif service, seafood, oysters, sushi, caviar, fresh cheeses, or refined celebrations. It offers the clarity and finesse of Avize Chardonnay in a style that feels both luxurious and immediately enjoyable.