Bonnet-Ponson
Champagne Cuvee Perpetuelle Extra Brut PMC
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Bottle ageing for at least 4 years. |
- Premier Cru traditional method: Aged for 4 years in the bottle to achieve a fine mousse
- Zero dosage Extra Brut: No residual sugar for an extremely dry and pure taste
- Cuvée Perpétuelle: 40% perpetual reserve wine for greater depth and consistency
- Grapes and terroir: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier from Chamery, Vrigny, Coulommes
- Accolades: Unfiltered, minimal sulphites; 12.5% ABV; rated 92 by James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Cuvee Perpetuelle from Bonnet-Ponson is a taut and mineral Premier Cru, crafted according to the principles of the Traditional Method. The blend combines Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier grapes, supported by a portion of perpetual reserve which gives depth and structure. This sparkling wine is aimed at those who prefer dry and essential sensations. The absence of filtration purely enhances the original character of the fruit, delivering a clear and direct aromatic definition.
Where it comes from
This wine takes shape in the crus of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes-la-Montagne, in the western area of the Montagne de Reims known as the Petite Montagne. In this area, the vineyards rest on silty-clay soils and siliceous sands, laid upon a solid chalky base. This geological combination imparts notable minerality to the sparkling wine, resulting in a rigorous flavour profile. The exclusive origin from territories classified as Premier Cru defines the wine’s identity, expressing the unique features of the local soil and climate.
How it is produced
Vinification takes place mainly in steel and partly in wooden barrels, followed by eight months of maturation before blending. The must is enriched with a perpetual reserve, essential for providing breadth without altering the natural dryness of the cuvée. After the prise de mousse, achieved through the Traditional Method, a long ageing on the lees for four years ensures solid structural cohesion. The final result offers a precise, clean drink with a distinctly technical character.
History and Curiosities
The Cuvée Perpétuelle Premier Cru by Bonnet-Ponson embodies the essence and elegance of the Petite Montagne de Reims. Produced in the prestigious terroirs of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes-la-Montagne, this label combines the 2022 harvest with a precious 40% of perpetual reserve. Aged for four years in the bottle according to the traditional method, this exceptional organic zero dosage offers an authentic sip thanks to the absence of filtration and the minimal use of sulphites. A masterpiece of extreme purity, awarded 92 points by James Suckling, ideal for enhancing unforgettable moments.
Awards
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92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1862
His son Raoul moved to another location in the village after the destruction of the family cellar by a Second World War bombing. He then initiated the construction of our present caves to store his small production of about 5000 bottles a year.
He was quickly join by his son André, who was in charge of ploughing the family vines with his two horses at the age of 14. In the year 1956, André Bonnet met Monique Ponson, herself being from a winegrower’s family of Vrigny, another village of the Montagne de reims.
With their union, André and Monique started the domain Bonnet- Ponson, growing few plots of Meunier and Pinot noir in Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes la Montagne. After a life of hard work, the surface of the vineyards was extended to 9 hectares, planted with the three grape varieties in equal parts.
In a constant search for quality, André and Monique also increased the capacity of the cellars, digging the new caves by themselves, in Chamery’s sandy ground, in order to age their Champagne longer.
When their son Thierry joined the domain in 1979, all the step of champagne making were already being processed by the family and their 3 workers, including bottling and disgorging "a la volée" of the 70 000 bottles produced per year.
During 30 years, Thierry Bonnet continued the development of the domain with the construction of new caves and the addition of one more hectare to the vineyard, several new parcels in the villages of Chamery, Vrigny and Verzenay. After studying oenology and working as a red wine maker in the southwest of France, Cyril Bonnet joined the family domain in 2013, starting at the same time all of the vineyard began conversion to the organic method of cultivation. Read more
| Name | Bonnet Ponson Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Cuvee Perpetuelle |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bonnet-Ponson |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Cuvée Perpétuelle Premier Cru by Bonnet-Ponson embodies the essence and elegance of the Petite Montagne de Reims. Produced in the prestigious terroirs of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes-la-Montagne, this label combines the 2022 harvest with a precious 40% of perpetual reserve. Aged for four years in the bottle according to the traditional method, this exceptional organic zero dosage offers an authentic sip thanks to the absence of filtration and the minimal use of sulphites. A masterpiece of extreme purity, awarded 92 points by James Suckling, ideal for enhancing unforgettable moments. |
| Origin | Terroirs of Chamery, Vrigny and Coulommes-la-Montagne, in the western part of the Montagne de Reims (Petite Montagne), Champagne |
| Soil composition | Siliceous and calcareous sand, silty/clayey soil on calcareous subsoil and calcareous clay soil. |
| Harvest | 2022 |
| Fermentation | 8 months on the lees before blending |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Ageing on the lees for 8 months before blending with reserve wine; no filtration; minimal use of sulphites (less than 25 mg/L in total). |
| Aging | Bottle ageing for at least 4 years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |