Château Henri Bonnaud - Palette Quintessence blanc 2023
Provence
White
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To keep
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A concentrate of elegance with floral notes".
The estate's prestige cuvée, Quintessence is composed of a majority of Clairette blanche and rose with 20% Ugni blanc, aged 8 months in barrels. This gastronomic wine with an elegant aromatic profile expresses itself with intensity and complexity on floral notes, mingled with yellow fruit aromas and toasty notes. The palate is rich and full, with a long, persistent finish.
Features
Estate
Château Henri Bonnaud
Cuvée
Quintessence
Vintage
2023
Designation
Palette
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
Clairette blanche, Clairette rose, Ugni Blanc
Terroirs
Langesse" limestone scree soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Cold maceration, pressing, barrel fermentation
Breeding
8 months in barrels on lees
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Silvery yellow with grey highlights
Nose
Intense and fresh, aromas of coconut vanilla mixed with notes of brioche and candied fruit.
Mouth
Full and suave, with notes of confectionery (marzipan), giving a sensation of sweetness, the wine is structured, with menthol notes for a fresh, long and persistent finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with sea bream à la Provençale, aioli, steamed salmon, pork filet mignon with figs, poularde with morel mushrooms...
Château Henri Bonnaud
Palette
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 91/100 (Vintage 2022)
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.
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