Producer Notes
The Bonneau estate is now run by Marcel Bonneau but was set up by Henri back in the 1950’s. Henri came from a long line of Rhône winemakers and he firmly established himself as a quality Chateauneuf du Pape producer. The wines are made from over 80% Grenache balanced out with Mourvedre, Counoise and Vaccarese. The bulk of the vineyards are located on highly regarded La Crau plot increasing the wines profile before production. The focus on low yields and late harvest produces wines of intense concentration but backed up with good winemaking ensures they don’t tip over into over extraction.
Vintage Notes
2001 was an excellent vintage in Southern Rhone
2001 was a very good, long-lived vintage in Rhone
Other 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2001 Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale: £58
2001 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf du Pape: £77
2001 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape: £120
2001 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve: £340
2001 Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage a Jacques Perrin: £430
2001 Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage a Jacques Perrin (150cl): £545
Other wines from Domaine Henri Bonneau
1989 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins: £1750
1990 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins: £2350
2005 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins (150cl): £1950
2007 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins: £585
2009 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins: £445
2011 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins (150cl): £795
2012 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins: £315
2015 ‘Cuvee Marie Beurrier’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape (150cl): £395
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