Alexandre Bonnet 'Blanc de Noirs' Champagne Les Riceys NV

Alexandre Bonnet Champagne House as we know it today goes back to 1970, in the stunning hillside village of Les Riceys, nearer and sharing more in common with Chablis than the rest of Champagne. With three Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) of Champagne, Coteaux Champenois and Rosé des Riceys, makes it unique in the world of winemaking. Its 838 hectares of vineyards make Les Riceys the largest wine producing village area in the Champagne region.

Today the estate is 47 hectares of vineyards, exceptional land often steep dramatic hillsides. The soils are quite different to the rest of champagne with subsoils mainly composed of marly or argillaceous limestone, helping to promote elegant and complex aromas while retaining a generosity of fruit. Alain Pailley has been chef de Cave since 1985, retiring in October 2023 and handing on to his deputy Irvin Charpentier who at just 30 years old has been "in training" since 2018. The estate became part of the Lanson BCC Group in 1998.

100% Pinot Noir. Aged on the lees for 3 years. Dosage: 6 g/l.

"With three years in bottle before removing the yeast, this Champagne shows a white-flower aroma and intense acidity. The wine is textured with minerality and a spicy white-fruit flavor. Drink this delicious bottling from 2025." - 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Producer: Alexandre Bonnet