Champagne Brut Nature
Petit Melange

The Champagne Petit Mélange by Bonnet-Ponson is a unique cuvée, crafted from the seven grape varieties authorized in Champagne, with a predominance of Petit Meslier (38%), complemented by the other three cépages oubliés – Arbane, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc – along with the three classic grapes Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay. All the grapes come from vineyards located around the villages of Chamery, Vrigny, and Coulommes-la-Montagne, in the Montagne de Reims.

This 2020 base vintage is completed with 50% of vins de réserve from the two previous harvests. The seven varieties are harvested and pressed together at the end of the season, then fermented and aged in a 10 hl sandstone egg, with no sulfites added at any stage of vinification, to preserve the most authentic and vital expression of the fruit. The sandstone egg allows for natural micro-oxygenation, giving the wine balance and aromatic depth. Tirage takes place in May following the harvest, followed by about 24 months of lees aging before dégorgement. With no final dosage, the wine embodies a Brut Nature style that reflects the purity and transparency of the terroir.

On the palate, Petit Mélange displays a bright light-gold color with green reflections and a very fine bead. The nose reveals a fresh and complex character, offering aromas of green apple, Williams pear, and white flowers, accompanied by hints of aromatic herbs, candied ginger, hazelnut, and acacia honey. The palate is tense and dynamic, with crisp freshness and a chalky mineral texture that lend both elegance and depth. The finish is long and vibrant, leaving a saline and citrusy trail that enhances the rare and authentic personality of this Champagne, born from the union of the region’s cépages nobles and oubliés. Limited production of around 900 bottles, a true emblem of the artisanal, natural, and experimental spirit of Domaine Bonnet-Ponson.