Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier Henri Bonneau & Fils 2018
13%
0.75L
Intensity
Comparatively speaking, Cuvée Marie Beurrier (named after Henri Bonneau's wife's aunt) is more accessible than the Réserve des Célestins. Less intense but more complex, this grandiose wine has captivating aromas of black berries and spices.
Lot presentation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier Henri Bonneau & Fils 2018
The wine
Comparatively speaking, Cuvée Marie Beurrier (named after Henri Bonneau's wife's aunt) is more accessible than the Réserve des Célestins. Less intense but more complex, this grandiose wine has captivating aromas of black berries and spices.
About the Producer Henri Bonneau & Fils
Henri Bonneau, who died in 2016, was the 12th generation in his family to make wine and one of the most respected producers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. His very high quality wines had a unique personality. The 6-hectare vineyard is planted primarily to Grenache (85%) and supplemented by small amounts of Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vaccarese. Although Henri Bonneau never considered converting to organic farming, he ran his vineyard the “old-fashioned” way: no chemical products, low yields, grapes harvested at optimum ripeness, indigenous yeasts during fermentation and long élevage periods of 4 to 10 years. His wines stand out for their complexity, and although very concentrated they have remarkable, if not astonishing, finesse. The various cuvées he produced in limited volumes are particularly hard to come by. Since his death, it goes without saying that there is a fight to get hold of his wines.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: domain
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Owner: Henri Bonneau & Fils
Vintage: 2018
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 6 hectares
Volume: 5000 bottles
Intensity: full-bodied
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine