Champagne Alexandre Bonnet - Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut
96/100
Gault & Millau
92/100
James Suckling
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
Médaille d'Or
Terre de Vins
"This is the emblematic expression of Alexandre Bonnet's terroir, delicate and fruity."
"Small oxidative notes evoke almonds and the forest floor after rain in an elegant nose. This evolution is reflected in a beautifully textured palate, underscored by toasted notes and accompanied by hints of gingerbread and rapadura. Noble bitter notes lead to a lively finish. A champagne with a moving balance, without any heaviness." (Gault & Millau 2024).
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Eye
Clear yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
Delicate and complex with white and yellow fruit, floral notes of honeysuckle, slightly spicy with a hint of citrus refreshed by menthol notes.
Mouth
Generous and mouthwatering, with great mineral integrity and a long, salty finish.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2027 to preserve freshness and 2030+ for greater complexity
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with mackerel rillettes, seafood, or Iberian charcuterie.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 90/100
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
Freshness, liveliness, and good volume in a vinous ensemble for a champagne that is decidedly suited for the table.
About the estate:
This Riceys-based winery has completely overhauled its operations, presenting itself as an estate with numerous single-vineyard wines inspired by the Burgundy model. It specializes in black grapes (although it also produces a respectable cuvée of Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, Harmonie-de-Blancs) and in particular a delicious rosé de saignée, i.e. made from the initial stages of red wine production and not, as is more often the case in Champagne, from a blend of red and white grapes. The champagnes have gradually gained depth of flavor and finesse of texture.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100
Domain rated Recommended (Recommended)
About wine:
Small oxidative notes evoke almonds and the forest floor after rain in an elegant nose. This evolution is reflected in a beautifully textured palate, underscored by toasted notes and accompanied by hints of gingerbread and rapadura. Noble bitter notes lead to a lively finish. A champagne with a moving balance, without any heaviness.
About the estate:
The village lies at the end of the Laignes valley, on the border between Champagne and Burgundy. It is a land of hillsides that man has patiently shaped for vineyards over centuries. Its history and name are many, its reputation singular: Les Riceys. On the steepest slopes of Champagne, the Kimmeridgian limestone gives the Pinot Noir grapes of Les Riceys the unique expression that has made the reputation of its three appellations: Champagne, Coteaux-Champenois, and Rosé-des-Riceys. The Alexandre Bonnet estate produces some of the most sought-after wines of the Côte des Bar.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Aged for three years in the bottle before disgorging, this champagne has an aroma of white flowers and intense acidity. The wine is textured with minerality and a spicy flavor of white fruits.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 16,5/20
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Delicate aromas of dried meadow flowers and warm, sweet hay. The chalky texture gives the wine a firm, fine concentration. Loose, lacy bubbles. These beautiful aromas are very persistent on the palate, adding a graceful lift and a savory veil to the ripe yellow fruit.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
A textured, balanced, and energetic Pinot Noir champagne. Well-crafted and concentrated with precision and style. It offers aromas of cooked pears, sweet spices, and raw almonds. It is flavorful, with fine bubbles and a vertical dimension. Vibrant and agile. Disgorged in 2023.
Terre de Vins
Wine awarded Gold Medal