À Deux Pas – Grand Cru
65,90 €
An Avize Grand Cru Chardonnay in which the chalky minerality of the Côte des Blancs meets ripe citrus, white peach and a fine texture.
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The wine's story:
À Deux Pas means in French “two steps away”. The name refers to the proximity of the village of Avize to Le Mesnil-sur-Oger – two Grand Cru areas of the Côte des Blancs whose styles are similar yet distinct in character.
While Le Mesnil-sur-Oger is known for a more austere and very chalky Chardonnay, Wines from Avize often have slightly broader fruit and a rounder texture, while still retaining the mineral clarity of the Côte des Blancs.
Girard-Bonnet’s À Deux Pas focuses precisely on this Avize character. It is a wine that combines pure Chardonnay fruit, chalky minerality and a fine mousse, while offering slightly more depth and texture than Mesnil-style Champagnes.
Winemaking:
The grapes come from from Avize Grand Cru vineyards, where Chardonnay grows on the chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs. The grapes are hand-picked to preserve fruit quality and optimal ripeness.
Pressing is gentle and fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and neutral oak barrels. This combination preserves a pure fruit profile while adding a little more texture to the wine.
After the primary fermentation, the wine matures for a long time on the lees, which gives the Champagne complexity and a fine mousse before recorking.
Technical details
Grape: Chardonnay
Origin: Avize Grand Cru
Composition: 2022 base wine + reserve wines
Vinification: Stainless steel + oak barrels
Dosage: 1 g/l (Extra Brut)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Recorked: 16 February 2026
Tasting notes:
On the nose come lemon peel, ripe pear and white peach, complemented by white blossom and chalky minerality. Maturation on the lees gives the wine nuances of brioche, toasted almond and a hint of hazelnut.
On the palate, the wine is precise and mineral, but its Avize origins give the mid-palate a little more fruit and texture. Citrusy acidity keeps the wine fresh and balanced. The finish is long, dry and lightly saline, where notes of chalk and citrus linger.
Food pairing:
À Deux Pas pairs well with dishes where what matters is a balance between freshness and texture.
A good match, for example:
scallops or langoustine
steamed or grilled white fish
seafood salad or ceviche
creamier fish dishes, for example with beurre blanc sauce
Avize’s slightly broader fruit profile allows the wine to pair well with with slightly creamier sauces and more textured dishes, while the citrusy acidity keeps the dish and the wine in balance.
Ageing potential:
À Deux Pas develops well in bottle 8–12 years. Over time the aromas deepen and there emerge ripe apple, toasted nuts and brioche nuances, while the wine's mineral structure remains clearly perceptible.
| Weight | 1,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
| Region | Champagne |
| Food pairing | Asian cuisine and spicy dishes, Oysters and seafood, White fish |
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