Cuvée perpétuelle, RP22AB, Extra Brut Premier Cru

Wine Description for Cuvée perpétuelle RP22AB Extra Brut Premier Cru by Bonnet-Ponson

Colour & Appearance

Delicate salmon rosé with fine, medium-sized bubbles that rise evenly and vibrantly in the glass – a visual promise of elegance and freshness.

Nose

Powerfully red-fruited with blackcurrant, raspberry and wild strawberry, complemented by pear, yellow apple and pomelo. Behind these unfold nutty-spicy notes – almond on shortbread, lightly caramelised, like an almond tart. A subtle ethereal freshness reminiscent of blackcurrant wood or fir branches. Herbal hints of summer savory, marjoram and sage provide structure. Overarching it all is a salty-chalky minerality that makes the bouquet clear and modern.

Palate

Light-footed, taut and characterised by high minerality. The acidity works in concert with the mousse, creating a vibrant interplay of freshness, saltiness and energy – like a salt-lemon effect on the tongue. Fruit and pastry notes arrive lean and elegant, whilst dried herbs provide spice in the background. A Champagne that unites dynamism and precision.

Finish

Invigorating, lively and unpretentiously elegant – great drinking pleasure without heaviness, with lingering mineral character and refreshing length.

Terroir & Origin

A Premier Cru from Champagne that impressively conveys the chalky minerality of its terroir and bears the modern signature of the Bonnet-Ponson house.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The blend consists of 40% Pinot Noir plus 30% Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier respectively. Based on the 2022 vintage, this Champagne lives up to its name: a substantial 40% reserve wines feature here – tradition in action. 75% is vinified in stainless steel, with the remaining quarter in oak barrels. The Extra Brut was released with a restrained 1.5g/l dosage.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with raw fish such as tuna carpaccio or salmon tartare, with scallops in lemon butter, Vitello Tonnato, goat’s cheese or Parma ham with melon. The salty minerality harmonises beautifully with oysters and seafood.

Special Features

The Cuvée perpétuelle unites tradition and modernity through its impressive reserve wine component. An Extra Brut that celebrates purism whilst combining complexity with lightness – a Champagne for connoisseurs who appreciate precision.