Bonnezeaux Château de Fesles 1996
13%
1L
Intensity
A sweet wine as only the Loire domains know how to achieve, offering superb balance between freshness, acidity, minerality and delectable sweetness.
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Bonnezeaux Château de Fesles 1996
The wine
This cuvée is vinified in 400 litre casks and aged for 10 months. Its expressive nose offers aromas of citrus and white flowers. On the palate, there is volume, aromas of white fruit and spicy notes. This wine has an ageing potential of about ten years.
About the Producer Château de Fesles
Château de Fesles is located in Bonnezeaux, at the top of one of the four hillside slope vineyards overlooking the Layon river. After having spent some time under the ownership of the famous pastry chef Gaston Lenôtre, the estate has been managed by Bernard Germain since 1996. In addition to Bonnezeaux, the 35-hectare vineyard produces red and white Anjou wine as well as an Anjou rosé.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 500ml formats
Levels: 1 To 2cm, 1 To 2.5cmObservations: 2 Marginally marked labels, 2 Marginally stained labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Bonnezeaux
Owner: Château de Fesles
Vintage: 1996
Colour: dessert wine
Service temperature: 9°
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: candied fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine