Franck Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV (750ml) and a hint of earthy

and a hint of earthy spice

Prélude is a study in tension and refinement—classical

with lingering fruit

contemplative fortified wine from Champagne—crafted with detail

Franck Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV (750ml) and a hint of earthyBrilliant pale straw with fine, brisk bubbles, this Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs opens with lifted aromas of Meyer lemon, white flowers, and chalky stone. The palate is lithe and crystalline, revealing green apple, lime zest, and subtle almond cream over a tensile mineral spine. Precision and energy define the texturedelicate yet assertive, with vibrant acidity and a feather light mousse. The finish is long, dry, and saline, trailing notes of citrus pith