# Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Zero Dosage (2015)

- **Producer:** Champagne Benoit Munier
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €82
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lime, white flowers, chamomile, pastry, biscuit, bread, honey, almond

## About this wine

Benoit Munier Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Zero Dosage 2015 is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne from the Grand Cru appellation in Champagne, France, specifically from the Côte des Blancs region. The wine is classified as Brut Nature, indicating zero dosage. The grapes are sourced from Grand Cru villages known for their chalky soils. Champagne Benoit Munier is an artisanal grower with a philosophy focused on natural winemaking and expressing the potential of their terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Made exclusively from Chardonnay, the 'white of whites'.
- Grand Cru classification signifies grapes from top-rated villages.
- Zero Dosage means it's bone dry, showcasing pure terroir.
- Aged on its lees for 42 months for complexity.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and minerality cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its purity complements delicate flavors. The lack of added sugar makes it an excellent palate cleanser.

## Wine making process

The Benoit Munier Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Zero Dosage 2015 is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in stainless steel tanks. The wine undergoes an extended aging period on its lees for 42 months. It is bottled with zero dosage, meaning no sugar is added after secondary fermentation. The producer practices sustainable viticulture and avoids herbicides.