Paul Girard-Bonnet Les Mussettes Grand Cru 2019

France, Champagne, Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru
Bottle
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