Presentation
Presentation
Thanks to expressive fruit – but without excessive concentration – Château Bonnet's red wine is unquestionably charming. In fact, it is a benchmark in Bordeaux.The wine is best enjoyed on the young side, although the quality tannin ensures good ageing for several year.
The vintage
2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success of this vintage.
Terroir
Clay-limestone and clay-siliceous.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: Mechanical grape harvesting.
Grape Harvest: Mechanical grape harvesting.
Harvest
27 September - 13 October 2021
Winemaking
In stainless-steel tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
ln tanks and in barrels.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 60%
Merlot : 40%
Merlot : 40%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Surface area of the vineyard : 218.6 ha
Age of vines : 17 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 13°C and 15°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Brilliant, crystal-clear wine with an attractive cherry-red colour.
A beautifully complex, clean nose marked by gourmet notes of red fruit, such as strawberry and cherry.
The palate is marked by a pleasant freshness. The fruit is very present and stays with you
throughout the tasting. Its medium structure makes it very pleasant and easy to drink. A very refreshing wine.
A beautifully complex, clean nose marked by gourmet notes of red fruit, such as strawberry and cherry.
The palate is marked by a pleasant freshness. The fruit is very present and stays with you
throughout the tasting. Its medium structure makes it very pleasant and easy to drink. A very refreshing wine.
Food pairings
Platter of cold meats (ham, sausage), grilled meats, hard cheeses.
Reviews
"Attractive deep young red colour. A very precise nose evoking ripe blackcurrants. Pleasant and fleshy on the palate, with the same classic range of aromas. A traditional, well-crafted wine combining structure and freshness."
