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White dry
The wine is made from grapes grown in several different vineyards, 45 to 75 years old. These vineyards sit on hilltops, where the soil is dominated by clay.
The fermentation of the grape juice takes place in stainless steel and French oak barrels. Wild yeast cultures are used. Once fermentation is complete, the wines are aged in the same vessels for 12 months.
Greenish-yellow in colour, the wine offers aromas of ripe yellow fruits, almonds, and acacia and linden blossoms. On the palate, it reveals flavours of ripe apples, white peaches, and buttery pastries laced with marzipan, balanced by a fresh, citrus-fruit acidity.
Serve at 10–12 °C with seafood, white fish dishes, roasted or stewed chicken, dishes with creamy sauces and soft cheeses.
Made from 40-80 year old vines with 70% in barrels of varying ages and the rest in tank. Bottled January 2024. Pale colour with white fruit on the nose offering the Viré-Clessé dichotomy of austerity and ripeness. The Cuvée Spéciale is certainly more closed on the nose. The fruit is in the apple register. Builds in volume on the palate while retaining adequate freshness. Fresh white fruit to finish. 13.5% Drink from 2025-2030. Tasted Mar 2024.
The A. Bonhomme winery was founded in 1956 by Andre Bonhomme. The estate boasts many old vines—some approaching 100 years of age, with certain plots planted as early as 1923. André Bonhomme's estate is considered one of the leading producers in the Vire-Clessé appellation, having significantly contributed to the establishment and tightening of its appellation rules. High-quality oak barrels, optimal grape ripeness, and strict quality requirements enable the production of wines that are appealing and elegant in their youth, yet also age beautifully. This advantage is characteristic of only a few of the best Vire-Clessé producers. Wines of similar quality, elegance, and concentration from estates further north in Burgundy's Côte d'Or region typically cost significantly more. Here, vineyards have long been cultivated using ecological viticulture methods, aiming to develop the vines' natural immunity to diseases rather than just treating them.
André Bonhomme wines are pure, mineral-driven, and elegant, reflecting the authentic expression of the Mâcon region's 'Chardonnay'.
André Bonhomme's vineyards are located within the Vire-Clessé appellation, characterized by clay and limestone soils. The old vines are a key guarantor of quality, imparting concentration and complexity to the wines.
André Bonhomme wines are notable for their aging potential. While they are appealing and elegant in their youth, their true depth and complexity unfold after several years of bottle aging, allowing new aromas and flavors to develop and evolve.
