Nose
Sauvignon Blanc aromas predominate, with complex nuances of tropical fruit and citrus that will delight people who love wines from this estate, and who appreciate its intense yet ethereal bouquet. There are also hints of yellow peach, showing that the grapes were picked very ripe.
Palate
Quite rich and full-bodied. The freshness enables the flavours to last from beginning to end of the tasting. Although still very young, this wine has a soft, pleasant, velvety aftertaste.
Growing Conditions
2016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years. Winter was exceptionally wet and mild, and it rained a great deal in spring until June. However, the weather changed radically in midJune, turning warm and quite dry, with cool nights. Ideal conditions for growing excellent wine 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.
Harvest
12/09/2016
Winemaking
After skin-contact and settling, in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.
Aging
For 4 months in tanks on lees.
Appearance
2016 Château Bonnet has a very pale brilliant colour.
Food Pairing
It is very balanced and charming as an aperitif, or with salads and seafood dishes.
Serve between 7°C and 11°C
