Franck Bonville Grand Cru Pur Avize Blanc de Blancs 2018

'Pur Avize' 2018 93WAGrand Cru Blanc des Blancs Franck Bonville Avize, Cotes des Blancs $109.99 on 3+ (code: 3saves5)$114.99 100% ChardonnayAvize parcels: Les Avats, Les Maladries, and Les Chapelles5 years on the lees sur latte2.5 g/L dosage 93+ pts Wine AdvocateThe 2018 Pur Avize Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs is showing well today with a more mineral, chalky character than Pur Oger. It reveals aromas of ripe orchard fruits, chalk, flowers, lemon oil and citrus. Medium to full-bodied, crystalline and pure on the palate, it is vinous and round, with a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids, a pinpoint mousse and a long, saline finish enhanced by gastronomic bitterness. Dosage: 3.3. grams per liter. - Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate This house in the commune of Avize (Côte des Blancs) produces bright, fresh and finely crafted Champagnes that truly impressed me. Olivier Bonville, who took over the family estate in 1996, has an exceptional ability to express the unique character of each com