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.
Delivery Notes
Please allow around a week for delivery of this wine.
Overseas deliveries can take longer.
For transfers under bond or to recover VAT on export, please contact us at [email protected].
Vintage Notes
2005 was a very good, long-lived vintage in Rhone
Other 2005 Rhone Valley South
2005 Lucien et Andre Brunel Les Cailloux Centenaire Chateauneuf du Pape: £125
Other vintages of Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins
1989: £1650
1990: £2300
2007: £585
2009: £445
2011 (in Magnum): £795
Other wines from Domaine Henri Bonneau
2015 ‘Cuvee Marie Beurrier’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape (150cl): £370
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