Closiot Barsac Bonneau 2022

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Closiot
Label Name:
 
Barsac Bonneau
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Barsac (Sauternes), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker / Wine Advocate: strong reviews for 2022 range; Bonneau widely scored in low 90s range (e. g. RP notes). Retail listings cite scores around 92–93 (James Suckling)

Tasting Note
Rich honeyed apricot, dried mango, quince and honeysuckle with citrus lift, toasted almond and minerality; lush yet balanced by bright acidity and a long, ethereal finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, blue cheese (Roquefort), fruit tarts, roast pork with glazed fruit. Asian: Peking duck, Thai mango sticky rice, spicy Sichuan dishes (contrast with sweetness), soy‑glazed salmon.

Production Method
Multiple late harvest passes selecting botrytised berries; traditional vertical pressing; fermentation in barrel and vat with ageing 12–18 months in oak (c.50% new) to preserve freshness and texture.

Vineyard Info
Château Closiot is a small (c.8 ha) Clos Bonneau estate in Barsac, run by Jean‑Marie Guffens; planted mainly Sémillon with old‑vine parcels, neighbouring Climens and Doisy‑Védrines. Boutique, recent high‑quality project.