Identity
| Producer | Paul Girard-Bonnet |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | extra brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale lemon color with fine bubbles |
| Aroma | Aromas of lemon pith, chalky limestone minerality, white flowers, nectarine, apricot, white cherry, lime blossom, and biscuit |
| Palate | Medium-bodied, fresh and floral with a mineral-driven, saline, and savory character; balanced acidity and creamy texture |
| Finish | Smoke-tinged, plush and creamy finish with lingering lemony acidity and fine mousse |
| Food Pairing | Seafood, oysters, white fish, light poultry dishes, creamy cheeses |
| Aging Potential | Up to 10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.00 |
| Aging Process | Fermented with indigenous yeasts; 80% aged in oak barrels (30% new), 20% in stainless steel; partial malolactic fermentation; aged on lees for 36 to 48 months |
| Fermentation | Fermentation with indigenous (natural) yeasts; partial malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay and limestone on Campanian chalk |
| Vine Age | 51 years |
Interesting facts
| Owned by Paul Girard, a young passionate vigneron born in 1995, combining family holdings in Les Mesnil and Oger Grand Crus |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |