Henri Bonneau Cdp Cuvee Marie Beurrier 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henri Bonneau
Label Name:
 
Cdp Cuvee Marie Beurrier
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Cinsault, Vaccarèse
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key critics: Jeb Dunnuck (circa 91–93 for 2016 barrel sample; commonly cited 93), John Gilman (positive/broadly ~93 on notes). Other vintages reviewed 91–94 by Vinous/Wine Advocate; well regarded in market listings and auctions

Tasting Note
Silky medium–to–full-bodied Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape: ripe cherry, raspberry and kirsch framed by garrigue, black pepper, cured meat and leather. Fine‑grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, braised beef, game, duck confit, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, Sichuan pepper beef, hoisin‑glazed duck or lamb skewers.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, low yields; traditional whole‑cluster ferment in cement; aged multiple years in old oak barrels and large foudres with minimal new oak.

Vineyard Info
Small, family‑run domaine (~6.5 ha). Henri Bonneau made wine from 1956; Marcel Bonneau succeeded him after Henri's death in 2016. Renowned for Grenache‑driven, artisanal Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape.