By Champagne Boizel
Blanc de Blancs NV

Background
In 1834, the Boizel House was established in Epernay, the heart of Champagne, by a family passionate about the wines of its region. Intimate knowledge of the Champagne region passed through the generations and access to grapes from the finest cru sites are the essential elements behind the Boizels' elegant portfolio. Working with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced only from Champagne's most coveted Grands and Premiers Crus blended with the best crus of Pinot Meunier, Boizel's intimate knowledge of each village and hillside coupled with longstanding grower relationships allows them to select the finest quality grapes for their Champagnes.

Production
Chardonnay grapes for the production of the Blanc de Blancs are sourced from Grands and Premiers Cru vineyards within the villages of Cote des Blancs. All wines are aged sur lie in Boizel's historic chalk cellars beneath the Avenue de Champagne for a minimum of three years, climbing to 15 years and above for the best vintages.

Winemaking
This pure Chardonnay is a blend of Premier and Grand Crus from the Cote des Blancs. Every single Cru reveals a special particularity - Chouilly for floral notes, Le Mesnil sur Oger for minerality, Cramant for power and elegance, and Vertus for refined fruit. The hand-picked grapes from these great sites develop their full potential during the long maturation process, resulting in wonderfully creamy finesse, elegance, and character but also delicacy.

Aging
Post second fermentation, the wine is aged for four years on its lees in bottle. 40% of reserve wines are used in this cuvee.

Tasting Notes
The floral, very fine bouquet reveals fresh acacia and white flower aromas with seductive notes of fresh brioche and honey, topped with hints of almond and citrus. Creamy but delicate, with hazelnut, grapefruit, and toasted brioche supported by fine minerality.

Wine Details
Appellation: Champagne, France
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Winemaker: Florent Roques-Boizel
Acidity: 4.3 g/L
RS: 8 g/L
Alcohol: 12.00%
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Boizel NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)
From: Champagne, Champagne, France
Rating: 91
Winery: Boizel
Region: Champagne
Alcohol: 12.00%
Variety: Chardonnay
Wine Type: Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Issue Date: 12/31/2022
Fruit from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards on the Cote des Blancs gives a bright and fruity wine. There is a light minerality to the Champagne's texture, accompanied by a mix of citrus and apple flavors. The bottling is ready to drink.
Reviewed By: Roger Voss

Boizel Champagne Blanc de Blancs
Rating: 91
This Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs has a breezy acidity and fine bubbles bringing out the wine's chalk-earth pallor. It contrasts button mushroom and Granny Smith apple flavors, lively and lasting.
(12/21)

Boizel, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne, Champagne, France, NV
Producer: Boizel
Wine name: Blanc de Blancs Brut
Vintage: NV
Sub-region: Champagne
Region: Champagne
Country: France
Award: Silver
Score: 91
Colour: White
Style: Sparkling
Bottle Size: 75cl
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol Level: 12.00%
Grape Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Nutty, lemony scents. Gathers pace in the mouth, showing mango, yellow plum, spice and green apple. Lots more to come.

Boizel Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne NV
Score: 91
Wine Type and Color: White Sparkling
Reviewed By: Alison Napjus
Issue: Dec 15, 2020
Region: France / Champagne
A vivacious Champagne in an aperitif style, mouthwatering and lacy in texture, with flavors of apricot, slivered almond, fleur de sel and preserved lemon. [...]

NV Boizel Blanc de Blancs
Region: Cote des Blancs
Rating: 91
With its delicacy and balance, the Boizel non-vintage Blanc de Blancs is an excellent aperitif Champagne. It offers appealing aromas of flowers, white almonds, and pear with a touch of lemon citrus. The palate is fresh and focused with flavors that mimic the bouquet and lingering citrus, toasted grain and apple on the finish. This 100% Chardonnay includes fruit grown in Chouilly, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant with 40% reserve wines; 8 g/l dosage; Disgorged December 2016 [...].