Domaine Alexandre Bonnet - Coteaux Champenois blanc 2022
15/20
Jancis Robinson
"An exclusive vintage—discover the essence of the Riceys terroir"
This blend of Pinot Noir (vinified as a white wine) and Chardonnay expresses the pure, mineral character of the marl-limestone terroir of Les Riceys. It features a complex nose with notes of ripe pineapple, candied citrus peel, and a subtle floral bouquet. The palate is very well-balanced, offering remarkable freshness and superb length.
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Eye
A clear, luminous color, yellow with green and gold highlights
Nose
The initial aroma features a light, delicately integrated woodiness, with notes of ripe pineapple and candied citrus peel, and a subtle floral bouquet
Palate
Beautiful body, rich and enveloping texture, superb length on the palate, fresh finish—all perfectly balanced
Serve
At 8°-10°C
Open
Let it breathe before serving, either in the bottle or in the glass
Drink before
2026 for a fresh taste and 2029 for more complexity
Food and Wine Pairings
Serve with langoustine ravioli, sea bass with lemon butter, filet mignon with dried apricots, or a selection of fine aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3* Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This winery in Les Riceys has completely overhauled its operations, presenting itself as a wine estate with numerous single-vineyard wines inspired by the Burgundian model. It specializes in red grapes (though it also produces a respectable blend of Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, known as “Harmonie de Blancs”) and, in particular, a delicious saignée rosé—that is, one produced by starting the winemaking process as a red wine rather than, as is more often the case in Champagne, by blending red and white wines. The champagnes have gradually gained depth of flavor and finesse of texture.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated Category: Recommended (Recommended)
About the estate:
The village lies at the far end of the Laignes Valley, on the border between Champagne and Burgundy. It is a land of hillsides that people have patiently shaped for viticulture over the centuries. Its history and name are multifaceted, yet its reputation is singular: Les Riceys. On the steepest slopes of Champagne, the Kimmeridgian limestone gives the Pinot Noirs of Les Riceys the unique character that has earned its three appellations—Champagne, Coteaux-Champenois, and Rosé-des-Riceys—their reputation. The Alexandre Bonnet estate produces some of the most prized wines of the Côte des Bar here.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 Guide) 15/20 (2021 vintage)
Rated "Recommended"
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