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2018 Cuvée Marie Beurrier – Henri Bonneau
- Vintage: 2018
- Bottle Size: 0,75l
- Filling level: hf - high fill
- Label Condition: 1A
- Source: wine trade
- Alcohol percentage: 14,5% vol.
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Origin:
France
Rhône
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Southern Rhône
Domaine Henri Bonneau
In the wine world, we don’t just appreciate the grand estates with their alleys guarded by lion statues, but also the complete opposite.
One such example is the Domaine Henri Bonneau, located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Machinery, technology, or any form of the commonly used modern winemaking support—no, none of that. At least a little tidying up in the cellar? Not even that. The 300-year-old cellar will handle it all with its unique microclimate! And how it does! When you look at the modest estate of the Bonneaus, the result is almost astonishing. Connoisseurs of the finest Châteauneuf-du-Papes particularly appreciate the raw, independent, and wild style that the estate’s appearance reflects. The wines have a unique magic to them.
It is said that Henri would gladly trade a bottle of Bonneau for a nice slice of Côte de Boeuf at the butcher’s. When asked about a case of Petrus in the cellar, he modestly replied: “Oh yes, the owner always wanted to swap wines with me now and then.” With six hectares of vineyards, mostly planted with Grenache, each vintage’s blends are individually created. In the spirit of his eccentric father, son Marcel continues to run the estate as a defender of tradition against all forms of modernism. And the wines have certainly benefited from it.
Southern Rhône
95% of the roughly 60,000 hectares of vineyard area in the Rhône wine region are located in the southern Rhône, which begins below the city of Montélimar, known among other things for its delicious nougat. Compared to the northern Rhône, the landscape here becomes flatter and more Mediterranean-Provençal in many places. Following the A7 from Lyon southward, one can understand its beautiful nickname “Autoroute du Soleil” (Motorway of the Sun). One can also strongly feel the presence of the Mistral wind, which brings the cool breeze so important for viticulture. Up to the former papal residence of Avignon, the AOC regions of Coteaux du Tricastin, Côtes du Vivarais, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Gigondas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Tavel, Vacqueyras, Côtes du Ventoux, Côtes du Luberon, Rasteau, and Beaumes-de-Venise line up. Except for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, cooperatives dominate bottling in the southern Rhône. They account for a significant 70% of total production. Traditionally, the renowned trading houses of the northern Rhône also buy grapes here for their blends. While only Syrah is permitted in the northern Rhône, Grenache dominates in the southern Rhône. It appears four times more frequently than Syrah. A variety of grape varieties are allowed in the blends, but Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault are commonly found as partners in the cuvée. Mourvèdre was widely spread before the phylloxera epidemic. The grafting process doesn’t suit this grape variety well, which is why it was replaced by other varieties in many areas. For white wines, Ugni Blanc dominates, and Grenache is often used as the base for the delicious rosés.
