NVBonnet-Ponson‘CuveePerpetuelle’NonDoseChampagne,France

<p>Grégoire Bonnet founded the estate in 1862. That’s 150 years of continuous production within the same family, now helmed by Thierry Bonnet and his son Cyril. They farm over 10 hectares including the Premier Cru and Grand Cru villages of Chamery, Vrigny, Coulommes la Montagne, Verzenay, and Verzy. This is spread over 50 parcels of 35-80 year old vines, all farmed organic since 2013 and certified in 2016, which puts them in rare company for Champagne. All initial fermentations are native yeasts, no filtration, and minimal sulfur. Their production is approximately 60,000 bottles per year</p><p>Region: Montagne de ReimsGrapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, ChardonnayVineyard Size: 10.50 hectaresSoil: calcareous clay, limestoneAverage Age of Vines: 35 yearsFarming: organicHarvest: by handWinemaking: 40% blend of reserve wines, direct press, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, concrete, and old oak, partial malolactic fermentationAging: 7 months in old oak, <em>sur lie</em>, 48 months in bottleFining: none</p>