Nose
The bouquet is particularly expressive, revealing citrus and white floral notes (broom flowers).
Palate
Starts out instantly appealing on the palate, becoming fresh, wonderfully rich and delicious, laced with slightly acidic citrus flavours.
Growing Conditions
2020 was marked by very mild temperatures and contrasting precipitation: heavy spring rainfall was followed by an intense summer drought. The fairly mild winter led to early bud break. The summer heat gave way to cool nights in late August, ideal for ripening grapes.
TERROIR: Clay-limestone and clay-siliceous.
SURFACE AREA OF THE VINEYARD: 338.39 ha
AGE OF VINES: 19 years old
IN THE VINEYARD Pruning type: Double Guyot Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvesting.
Winemaking
After skin-contact and settling, in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.
Aging
For 4 months in tanks on lees.
Appearance
This 2020 white Bonnet is a brilliant, very pale yellow colour with silver highlights.
Food Pairing
This wine goes beautifully with marinated prawns, oysters, or even mussels in white wine.
Serve between 7°C and 11°C
