2018 Franck Bonville "Pur Oger" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
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Reviewed October 2024The 2018 Pur Oger Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, with only 2,000 bottles produced, unfurls from the glass with notes of white flowers, lemon oil, blanched almonds and ripe orchard fruits. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's perfectly balanced, with a vinous texture and a long, saline finish. Vinified in stainless steel, it was matured under cork and disgorged with a dosage of 4.1 grams per liter. While the 2013 and 2017 vintages were not produced, the 2018 vintage showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of this limited release. (YC)
Staff Reviews
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Craig Morris
Review Date: 02/2025Craig Morris
This is part of a trio of wines from Franck Bonville just begging to be opened as a vertical, along with the Pur Avize and Pur Mesnil. I have had all three, and this was perhaps my favorite of the line-up. The Pur Oger is full of citrus with some light fruitiness, and of course the acid and minerality you'd expect (perhaps you're sensing a theme here). All three wines have the same amount of lees aging and are the same grape (Chardonnay), and they're all not far from each other, yet each wine is subtly distinct. They all have similar elements, just shuffled differently, each providing a unique experience. If you can, try all three, and if you have to pick just one, there isn't a wrong choice!
Details
| Type | Sparkling Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 12.5% |
| SKU | 1760027 |