Champagne Brut Nature
Bonneil Corpus [MMXXI]

The Champagne Bonneil Corpus [MMXXI] by Alexandre Grimée was conceived as an identity-driven project dedicated to the village of Bonneil, in the Vallée de la Marne, where Meunier finds one of its most expressive and incisive forms. This Blanc de Noirs cuvée brings together four historic Lieux-Dits – Sous les Trous, Les Douaires, Le Vivier and Les Raids – which share varying exposures and calcareous–marl soils that lend the variety a rigorous structure and a strong territorial imprint. The mention [MMXXI] indicates the 2021 harvest, though not officially stated as a Millésime on the label, and reflects an artisanal vision focused on transparency, precision, and an unfiltered reading of the terroir.

The [MMXXI] edition is based entirely on the 2021 harvest, vinified in a single stainless-steel tank, a choice that preserves aromatic integrity and linearity of expression. The absence of malolactic fermentation maintains tension and verticality, while after tirage the wine ages for at least 30 months on the lees, following a measured approach that favours finesse and mineral depth. The complete lack of dosage at disgorgement, in Brut Nature style, allows Meunier to emerge in its purest form, highlighting structure, salinity, and the crystalline clarity of the Bonneil terroir.

On the palate, Bonneil Corpus [MMXXI] reveals a vibrant, chalk-driven profile, marked by tangy red-fruit notes – crisp cherry and redcurrant – complemented by hints of citrus zest, dried herbs, and a subtle mineral undertone. It offers energy, precision, and a dynamic texture supported by taut, finely sculpted acidity. The finish is sharp, dry, and linear, enhanced by the absence of dosage, and closes with a sense of remarkable purity, balance, and fidelity to the terroir.

Produced in a limited release of only 390 bottles.