Girard Bonnet A Mi-Chemin Grand Cru
49.39₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
From one of Mesnil's most promising young winegrowers, Girard-Bonnet’s NV Blanc de Blancs A Mi-Chemin is a blend of nine lieux-dits scattered around Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. Based on the 2021 vintage and complemented by 30% reserve wines from 2018 to 2020, it was matured on the lees in 350- and 500-liter barrels and steel, in nearly equal parts, and disgorged in February 2024 with two grams per liter dosage. Slightly high-toned, it unfurls from the glass with scents of apple peel, oyster shell and citrus fruit. It’s a wine with a taut profile, but not without flesh on its bones. It’s medium-bodied and pillowy, with a profile that combines a touch of sweetness with a saline, savory character. Informed by the cooler season, it’s lighter in structure than the 2022-based rendition tasted alongside.
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Alcohol
12.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Direct pressing, free run fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks (75%) and oak barrels (25%). Second fermentation in bottle (40% reserve wine) with a minimum ageing of 24 months and a dosage of 2 g/l (Extra Brut).
Description
The Girard-Bonnet A Mi-Chemin Champagne is an oenological jewel that reflects the essence and philosophy of the Girard-Bonnet house. This cuvée is the result of the union of two prestigious winemaking families, representing 50% Le Mesnil sur Oger from the Girard family and 50% Oger from the Bonnet family. This combination symbolises not only the union of two families, but also their shared vision of a Côte des Blancs champagne.
Winemaking
Made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay from the Grand Crus of Oger and Le Mesnil sur Oger, this champagne is a pure expression of its terroir. Produced from the 2018 and 2019 vintages, its vinification takes place 75% in stainless steel tanks and 25% in French oak barrels, giving it a unique structure and complexity. Its dosage is 2 g/l, which classifies it as an Extra Brut champagne, highlighting its elegance, citrus notes and minerality.
Taste
A Mi-Chemin Grand Cru is a champagne that exudes great minerality and a sharp but not aggressive acidity. These characteristics are sublimated by delicate aromas of white flowers, which envelop the palate and offer an unforgettable sensory experience. Its taste is a true representation of the Côte des Blancs, a region known for its high quality champagnes and distinctive character.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 372.08₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 372.08₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 36.74₣ | 18.37₣ (-18.37₣) |
| 7-12 | 46.32₣ | 23.16₣ (-23.16₣) |
| 13-18 | 49.67₣ | 24.84₣ (-24.84₣) |
| 19-24 | 55.63₣ | 27.81₣ (-27.81₣) |
| 25-30 | 66.60₣ | 33.30₣ (-33.30₣) |
| 31-36 | 80.84₣ | 40.42₣ (-40.42₣) |
| 37-42 | 88.84₣ | 44.42₣ (-44.42₣) |
| 43-48 | 130.04₣ | 65.02₣ (-65.02₣) |
| 49-54 | 132.37₣ | 66.18₣ (-66.18₣) |
| 55-60 | 138.60₣ | 69.30₣ (-69.30₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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