Domaine Alexandre Bonnet - Coteaux Champenois blanc 2022
15/20
Jancis Robinson
"Cuvée exclusive, discover the soul of the Riceys terroir".
This blend of Pinot Noir (vinified as a white) and Chardonnay expresses the pure, mineral substance of the marl-limestone terroir of Les Riceys. The nose is complex, with notes of ripe pineapple, candied citrus peel and a subtle floral bouquet. Well-balanced on the palate, with remarkable freshness and superb length.
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Eye
Bright, clear yellow with green and gold highlights
Nose
Delicately mellow, lightly oaky first nose with notes of ripe pineapple, candied citrus peel and a subtle floral bouquet.
Mouth
Beautiful amplitude, fatty, enveloping texture, superb length on the palate, fresh, well-balanced finish.
Serve
At 8°-10°C
Open
Aerate before tasting in bottle or glass
Drink before
2026 for freshness and 2029 for complexity
Food and wine pairing
Serve with langoustine ravioli, sea bass with lemon butter, filet mignon with dried apricots, aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
This Riceys winery has completely overhauled its operation, proposing an estate-style image, with numerous parcel-based cuvées inspired by a Burgundian model. It specializes in black grapes (although it does make a respectable cuvée of pinot blanc and chardonnay, harmonie-de-blancs), and in particular a delicious rosé de saignée, i.e., made from an early stage of vinification in red and not, as is more often the case in Champagne, from a blend of red and white. Champagnes have progressively gained in depth of flavor and finesse of texture.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Area rated Recommended (Recommended)
About the domain :
The village lies at the end of the Laignes valley, on the borders of Champagne and Burgundy. It's a land of hillsides that, for centuries, men have patiently shaped for the vine. Its history and name are plural, and its reputation singular: Les Riceys. On the steepest slopes in Champagne, the Kimmeridgian limestone gives Les Riceys pinot noirs 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 on the Côte des Bar.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2024) 15/20 (Vintage 2021)
Recommended area
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