2016 Bonnet-Ponson Paul Gadiot" Precurseur 2016 Milesime Extra Brut Premier Cru Champagne

The 2016 Bonnet-Ponson “Précurseur – Paul Gadiot” Extra Brut Premier Cru Champagne is a precise, terroir-driven vintage Champagne sourced from a single grower parcel in Chamery. Produced by Bonnet-Ponson, this cuvée is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grown on Premier Cru slopes of the Montagne de Reims. The wine is vinified with a strong emphasis on transparency and structure, using restrained cellar techniques to preserve site expression rather than house gloss. As a millésimé Extra Brut Champagne, it reflects the character of the 2016 growing season while maintaining razor-sharp balance through very low dosage. The result is a Champagne of tension, depth, and mineral authority—serious, gastronomic, and built for thoughtful drinking. This is grower Champagne at its most articulate.

Nose
Focused and layered, opening with red apple skin, lemon peel, and crushed chalk. Subtle notes of white flowers, toasted almond, and brioche emerge with air, underscored by a cool mineral edge.

Palate
Linear and structured, with flavors of citrus, pear, and stone fruit framed by fine Pinot Noir grip. The mousse is delicate yet persistent, carrying saline minerality and a savory, slightly smoky undertone through the mid-palate.

Finish
Long, dry, and precise, finishing with chalk, citrus zest, and a clean, stony snap. The Extra Brut dosage amplifies freshness and length without austerity.

Oysters and raw shellfish – The wine’s minerality and low dosage mirror briny, oceanic flavors perfectly.

Roasted poultry – Especially chicken or guinea fowl with herbs, where structure and acidity balance savory richness.

Seafood with beurre blanc or citrus – The Champagne’s tension cuts through butter while enhancing freshness.

Hard, aged cheeses – Comté or aged Gruyère pair beautifully with the wine’s chalky structure and depth.