Franck Bonville Grand Cru Pur Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2018

'Pur Mesnil' 2018 94WAGrand Cru Blanc des Blancs Franck Bonville Avize, Cotes des Blancs 94 pts Wine AdvocateOne of my favorites, the 2018 Pur Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs possesses a pure, fresh bouquet of white fruits, lemon oil, flowers, ripe orchard fruits and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and enrobing, it's perfectly balanced with bright acids, a pinpoint mousse, and a long, mineral and ethereal finish. Fleshier and more precise than the Avize, it was disgorged with a dosage of 3.3 grams per liter. 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 commune and terroir, a testament to his meticulous work in the vineyard and the cellar. A strong advocate of aging Champagnes under cork for several years before release, Olivier ensures that the house’s Champagnes ar