2017 Chateau de Bonnezeaux, La Montagne Blanc VdF Site_Les Bassets

2017 Chateau de Bonnezeaux, La Montagne Blanc VdF Site_Les BassetsChteau de Bonnezeaux is a historic Loire Valley estate with roots dating back to the early 19th century, revitalized in 2012 by Guyonne Saclier de la Btie following three decades of dormancy. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grown in the La Montagne parcel, which features sandy clay silt soils and vines planted in 1992. In the glass, it displays distinct mineral intensity, offering notes of crisp pear, citrus zest, and a saline, chalky structure

characterized by a full-bodied mid-palate

offering impressive longevity and the potential to develop further complexity over the coming years

terraced estate in the southern sector of Côte-Rôtie through strict organic farming and laborious manual cultivation

just with a different passport

This wine is made from Tempranillo and Graciano grapes grown in the clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa

The best ‘21s are so elegant and pure

it displays distinct mineral intensity

The 2016 vintage is a modern classic for the property

This approach yields a wine defined by its site-specific persistence rather than reductive winemaking or excessive oak influence

The chalky soils of the Cotes des Blancs are on full display here as this elegant

maintains a legacy of manual stewardship on the ancient terraces of Boca

Pierre and Rodolphe Gauthier manage the historic Clos Nouveau in Benais with a commitment to organic viticulture