Champagne Alexandre Bonnet - Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
92/100
James Suckling
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
90/100
Gault & Millau
16/20
Jancis Robinson
"A Blanc de Blancs full of finesse and complexity, a wonderful discovery that is sure to seduce you!"
"A creamy blanc de blancs with aromas of crushed biscuits, hazelnuts, and white apricots. It is smooth and slightly nutty with soft bubbles and an elegant finish." (James Suckling 2024).
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Eye
Clear, golden yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Delicate and complex, with a slight exotic touch, aromas of mirabelle plum, lime blossom, honeysuckle, citrus, fresh almond, and sweet spices.
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 oysters, scallop carpaccio, ceviche, quail with grapes, lobster...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
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) 90/100
Domain rated Recommended (Recommended)
About wine:
A bouquet of flowers (rose, geranium) is accompanied by fresher notes reminiscent of eucalyptus. Beneath very subtle bubbles, these floral aromas are accompanied by notes of fresh spices in a full-bodied and finely crafted wine. The finish reveals endless waves of chalk, lemon, flowers, and ginger notes in an infinitely long finish.
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:
This producer, based in Les Riceys in southern Aube, has produced a lively Champagne, full of minerality. It is young, with layers of acidity and a taut texture. Give it time to soften and drink it from 2026 onwards.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 16/20
Rated Recommended
About wine:
The aromas of orange blossom and lemon transform into citron and bergamot on the palate. There is a firm, savory aftertaste, and the acidity tastes of sweet, tangy green apples with a hint of smoke. More incisive than the Blanc de Noirs. A little more tension and bite, but not as long.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About wine:
A creamy blanc de blancs with aromas of crushed biscuits, hazelnuts, and white apricots. It is smooth and slightly nutty with soft bubbles and an elegant finish. Ready to drink now.