Girard Bonnet A Mi-Chemin Grand Cru
£64.32 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
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 North Ireland
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| Bottles | Price | Over £351.55 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.34 | £5.67 (-£5.67) |
| 7-12 | £15.38 | £7.69 (-£7.69) |
| 13-18 | £21.53 | £10.77 (-£10.77) |
| 19-24 | £29.44 | £14.72 (-£14.72) |
| 25-30 | £34.19 | £17.09 (-£17.09) |
| 31-36 | £38.23 | £19.12 (-£19.12) |
| 37-42 | £46.14 | £23.07 (-£23.07) |
| 43-48 | £50.54 | £25.27 (-£25.27) |
| 49-54 | £57.08 | £28.54 (-£28.54) |
| 55-60 | £61.35 | £30.67 (-£30.67) |
| VAT included | ||
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