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The Bonnaire house was founded in 1932 on one of the finest crus of the Champagne, the village of Cramant north of the Côte des blancs.
A family-run, independent firm specializing in Champagnes Blanc de blancs whose great finesse helped build its reputation, today it reigns over a 22-hectare vineyard classified as Grand Cru.
It was in 1932 that Fernand Bouquement founded his own house of Champagne. In the aftermath of the SecWorld War II, he was joined by his son-in-law André Bonnaire, who proved to be particularly passionate about vine growing and paid a great deal of attention to it. His son Jean-Louis took over and made Maison Bonnaire one of the most renowned in the Côte des blancs region. A particularly talented winemaker, he spent the last years of his life sharing his passion with his two sons, Jean-Etienne and Jean-Emmanuel, who today represent the fourth generation. Faithful to their father's memory and philosophy, they continue to produce chiseled Champagnes of great freshness and energy.
To date, the Bonnaire family is one of the largest owners of vineyards classified as Grand Cru in the village of Cramant, with 22 hectares planted mainly with Chardonnay, as well as Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Their vines have always been rigorously tended, ensuring that the grapes reach a good level of ripeness coupled with a good level of acidity to guarantee well-balanced Champagnes. Delicately vinified, their Champagnes are among the most representative of the Côte des blancs: they are beautifully pure, creamy and persistent.
The charm of the Blanc de blancs Grand Cru leaves no one indifferent. Composed of 100% Chardonnay, it expresses itself through a lovely freshness and offers an aromatic framework on white flowers.
And when you pass over a Blanc de blancs Grand Cru vintage 2015, you take another step towards hedonism. Its nose of brioche and toasted aromas makes it a perfect match for refined dishes such as porcini ravioli with scallops.
As for the Brut nature, its sublime freshness, minerality and energy make it wonderful as an aperitif.
The Champagnes from Maison Bonnaire are sure to seduce the most inquisitive taste buds, thanks to their refined style that make them a sure bet.
An exceptional champagne, reflecting a prestigious terroir
Made from a rigorous selection of the finest plots in Cramant, ideally located halfway up the hillside, this champagne embodies all the power and elegance of this exceptional terroir. The Blanc de Blancs 2016 (100% Chardonnay) is an emblematic cuvée of the estate, the result of a unique vintage and demanding expertise.
On the terroir of Cramant (Grand Cru) – A village located north of the Côte des Blancs, famous for its wines combining aromatic power and minerality. The selected plots, Les Terres des Buissons, Le Bateau, Les Bionnes, Les Bourons, Les Longues Verges, and Les Gouttes d'Or, offer complementary exposures on limestone soils, guaranteeing a fine and complex expression of the terroir.
2016 Vintage
The harvest, carried out at the end of September, was characterized by slow ripening and high acidity, offering a perfect balance between freshness and aging potential. This vintage reveals all the complexity of Cramant Chardonnay, with an elegant structure and distinctive minerality.
On tasting, this champagne seduces with its slightly buttery notes, candied fruit aromas, and citrus zest. The attack on the palate is straightforward and precise, evolving into a rich and creamy texture, before ending with a salty and persistent finish, the emblematic signature of the great wines of Cramant.
A champagne for aging, to be enjoyed today or kept for special occasions.
Think outside the box with a bold pairing: gnocchi with sage butter and roasted hazelnut pieces, sea bass ceviche with pomegranate and yuzu, or fresh goat cheese rolled in citrus zest.
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Founded in 1971, the Club Trésors de Champagne is a very exclusive circle that brings together 25 of the region’s finest artisan winemakers. United by a love for their terroir, respect for traditional craftsmanship, and a vision for the future, these exceptional winemakers have been rigorously selected for the excellence of their work. Membership in the club is granted only upon sponsorship by one or more existing members.
For them, champagne is not just a celebratory drink; it is a unique story told through every bottle.
The “Spécial Club” cuvée
Being a member of this highly exclusiveclub allows winemakers to produce a unique, vintage-dated prestige cuvée: the Spécial Club. Recognized as the ultimate symbol of their expertise, this cuvée undergoes a rigorous process to ensure impeccable quality.
To earn this coveted “label,” each bottle must pass through rigorous stages:
