Château Henri Bonnaud - Palette blanc 2022
Provence
White
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Intense and fresh, Château Henri Bonnaud's white wine presents a nose with delicate aromas of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and coconut. On the palate, it's soft and suave, with a minty, fresh structure and a persistent, gourmet finish with notes of vanilla, butter and custard. A fine definition of a Provencal white!
Features
Estate
Château Henri Bonnaud
Vintage
2022
Designation
Palette
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
Clairette blanche, Ugni blanc, Grenache blanc
Terroirs
Clay-limestone scree soils derived from the "Calcaire de Langesse" formation of the Sainte Victoire rock barrier, south-facing slopes.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
By hand, in small boxes
Winemaking
Cold maceration, pressing, barrel fermentation
Breeding
7 months in barrels on lees
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Buttercup yellow, with green highlights
Nose
Intense, fresh, delicate aromas of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and coconut
Mouth
Tender and suave, mentholated structure, beautiful freshness, persistent gourmet finish with notes of sweetness, vanilla, butter and custard.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with Provençal-style sea bream, aioli, steamed salmon, pork filet mignon with figs, poularde with yellow wine and morels...
Château Henri Bonnaud
Palette
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
The limestone scree terroir of this 29-hectare estate is typical of the Palette appellation. The natural amphitheater formed by the surrounding hills protects the vines from the Mistral and creates a favorable microclimate. The voluble Stéphane Spitzglous, a native of the region, applies himself to both vineyard and winery, and it's a pleasure to discover this property on the road between Sainte-Victoire and Aix. In the early days, production was sent to the cooperative, but today he bottles everything on the estate, which is a source of pride for him.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In 1996, Stéphane Spitzglous took over the estate from his grandfather Henri Bonnaud. After major construction work to bring together the winery, cellar and cellar, he released his first vintage in 2004 and renamed the estate after his grandfather. The vineyard is located in Tholonet, south-east of Aix-en-Provence, facing Mont Sainte-Victoire, and covers 29 hectares, which have been farmed organically since 2013.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
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Note and review by M. VINCENT C. Published on 27/01/2024
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