Henri Bonneau Cdp Reserve Des Celestins 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henri Bonneau
Label Name:
 
Cdp Reserve Des Celestins
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache (dominant), Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Cinsault/Vaccarèse
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ~97; Jeb Dunnuck 94–96; Decanter 96 (vintage 2015) — widely lauded by critics and highly rated by major publications

Tasting Note
Powerful, full-bodied Grenache core with ripe black and red fruits, garrigue, leather, smoked meat and spice; velvety texture, firm ripe tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, coq au vin, duck confit, charred vegetables; Asian: char siu (barbecue pork), beef bulgogi or galbi, Sichuan-style beef, spiced lamb kebabs.

Production Method
Late harvesting, whole-cluster (whole-berry) fermentation in concrete vats; press wine blended back; long ageing in old foudres, demi-muids and used French oak (3–5+ years); minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Family estate since 1667; tiny holdings (~6–6.5 ha) around La Crau. Henri (12th generation) made this last top cuvée; Marcel now runs the domaine. Extremely low yields; limited production.