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Chateau Bonnet Bordeaux Red 2009

750ML
Sku: 007215

Tasting notes

This wine lights up the glass with itsdeep red color, enlivened by flashes of vermilion. The nose shows instantly identifiable aromas of black cherry and ripe strawberry, to which may be added cassis and violet, with a slight toasty note. Pleasantly opulent, the fruit is surprisingly rich, while the wine's smooth texture is pure enjoyment. Will drink well with a variety of dishes for at least ten years. Charmingly balanced.

Review

2007 " Well balanced and powerful with notes of dark berries and mocha. The wine is rich with excellent freshness."
John Cherry, 67 Wine Buyer:

Technical notes

Area : 270 hectares, 150 in red
Soil : Clay-limestone & clay-siliceous
Rootstock : Riparia Gloire - 3309 C - Fercal - 101.14
Fertilisation : Traditional, limited application
Density : 3,000 to 5,000 vines per hectare
Age of vines : 19 years
Varietals : Cabernet Sauvignon 50% & Merlot 50%
Pruning : Double guyot
Harvest : By hand or manual sorting before machine harvest
Fermentation : In stainless steel tanks with patented cap- breaking system
Duration : 2 to 3 weeks (subject to the extraction of tannins)
Temperature : 28° to 30°C
Malolactic fermentation : Yes
Maturation : In tanks and in barrels
Fining : Eggwhites
Aging : 3 to 7 years
Consultants : Denis GALABERT (Œnologique Center of Grézillac)

Other text

Château Bonnet lies to the North of the Entre-Deux-Mers, on the clay-chalk slopes of the commune of Grézillac, overlooking the Dordogne valley some 10km south of Saint Emilion. The estate dates back to the 17th century; when André Lurton took over in 1956, it comprised 30 hectares of vineyard, which he immediately undertook to renovate and develop.

Today, half Bonnet's production is devoted to a highly popular dry white (AOC Entre-Deux-Mers). The other half is composed of classic red varietals - Merlots, Cabernet Francs and Cabernet Sauvignons - producing noteworthy clarets widely held to be superior to the general run of the appellation, whilst also offering offering great value.

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Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Grape Varietal: Bordeaux Blend
Type: Still wine

Reg. 14.99
On Sale $11.99

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