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White dry
Exceptional André Bonhomme Les Hauts des Menards Viré-Clessé AOC 2022 wine made from 80-year-old vines deliver concentrated, mineral-driven intensity. This elegant and characterful “Chardonnay” is perfect for enjoying now, yet promises remarkable depth with age.
In the glass, this beautiful Viré-Clessé displays a golden color with greenish hues. Its aromatic profile is generous and powerful, offering notes of ripe yellow fruit, acacia and hawthorn flowers, complemented by toasted and caramel notes. On the palate, you'll find buttery, smoky, and nutty tones, followed by a long, spicy, mineral-driven finish with a refreshing hint of mint. This wine perfectly balances power and elegance.
The 'Chardonnay' grapes are sourced from the Les Ménards plot in the village of Viré, where over eighty-year-old vines thrive on a steep, east/southeast-facing slope with red clay soil over a limestone substrate. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts in oak barrels, and the finished wine ages for 24 months before bottling, creating a concentrated, mineral-rich wine built for long aging.
Serve at 10-12 °C with snails, shellfish, oily fish and poultry dishes.
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.
