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Château Bonnet Réserve Red
Château Bonnet is one of Bordeaux’s consistently reliable wines. Vignobles André Lurton are committed to making wines that are both fullbodied and balanced, like this Reserve cuvee, which typifies classic Bordeaux. Its faultless pedigree is revealed in its elegant balance, depth and charm.
Wine style
Rich and Powerful
Grape blend
Merlot 50% / Cabernet Sauvignon 50%.
Weather
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Tasting Comment
Appareance
Deep, dark, ruby-red colour with purple highlights.
Nose
Rich, complex bouquet of red fruit (morello cherry), wax, and Virginia tobacco.
Mouth
Starts out smooth and straightforward on the palate. Generous, refined, and well-balanced with beautiful structure, as well as wonderful concentration and delicious flavours of ripe red and black fruit. The tannin is particularly soft. The aftertaste features hints of sweet spice (cinnamon). The wine shows great vivaciousness and freshness that make it very appetising. In order to make the most of its qualities, you might wish to enjoy it with beef, lamb, or quiche.
Ratings and reviews
Some mellow red berries, plums and fresh leather on the nose here. It delivers a punchy bright palate. Acidity is a highlight. Drink now. (James Suckling)
Web only - Bitter plum and cherry fruit flavors are framed with a singed vanilla note. The chalky spine carries through the herb-tinged finish. Drink now. (James Molesworth)
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2018 Edition - This equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon has an intense bouquet of red-berry fruit, blackcurrants, and blueberries, with smooth oak overtones. It is long, very well-balanced, and fruity on the palate, as well as full-bodied, rich, and fresh, backed up by firm tannins. Characterful, elegant, and harmonious. 2019-2022. 
Rib of beef.
This shows plenty of ripe fruit with spice and chocolate character. Full body, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish.
Consumption period
2018 - 2030
Our suggestions
Ground
Surface
88.50 ha
Soil
Clay-limestone and clay-siliceous
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand or manual sorting before machine harvest
Others
Graft stock
Riparia gloire - 3309 - Fercal - 101.14
Plant food
Traditional, limited application.
Plant density
3,000 to 5,000 vines per hectare.
Wine average age
17 years old
Grape variety
Merlot 59% / Cabernet Sauvignon 40% / Cabernet Franc 1%.
Pruning type
Double guyot
Fermentation
In stainless-steel tanks with patented cap-breaking system
Fermentation temperature
28° to 30°C
Malolactic
Yes
Wine maturing
For 12 months in oak barrels (20% new)
Wine montage
Eggwhites
Maturing potential
8 to 15 years
Cellar master
Oenologist consultant
Michel ROLLAND and Mikaël LAIZET
Recipes
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