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Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Des Celestins, 2018
🏰The 2018 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins is a rare and highly sought-after cuvée from a legendary producer, representing the pinnacle of Southern Rhone winemaking in a strong vintage. The 2018 vintage in Chateauneuf du Pape was generally warm and ripe, yielding rich and powerful wines. Henri Bonneau's 'Reserve des Celestins' is renowned for its incredible depth, complexity, and longevity. Expect a symphony of dark berries, garrigue, kirsch, licorice, spice, and earthy undertones. This is a full-bodied, rich, and powerful wine with velvety tannins that promise to evolve beautifully over decades.
🍴 This magnificent wine calls for equally robust and flavorful food pairings. Think roasted lamb, slow-cooked beef stew, wild boar ragu, or game birds. It also stands up beautifully to strong, aged cheeses.
🥂 This is a wine for truly special occasions, a centerpiece for a gourmet meal, or a profound treat for any serious Rhone wine enthusiast. It's a testament to the enduring legacy of Henri Bonneau.
BACKGROUND
Henri Bonneau owns 6.5 hectares of vines spread among 13 different parcel in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation of the Rhône Valley, France. Most of his vines, approximately 90% are devoted to Grenache. The remainder of their vineyards is planted to a mix of Mourvedre, Syrah, Vaccarese, and Counoise. Henri Bonneau, who died in 2016, was a critically acclaimed Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer. Bonneau was the twelfth-generation winemaker in the family, which has an extensive history in the southern Rhône.