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White dry
The André Bonhomme Les Quarts Viré-Clessé AOC 2022 is a brilliant expression of old-vine 'Chardonnay' from one of Mâconnais's finest Premier Cru-equivalent vineyards. This wine perfectly embodies Domaine André Bonhomme's dedication to organic viticulture and terroir-driven winemaking.
On the nose, expect a captivating bouquet of ripe white and yellow fruits like peach and apple, intertwined with toasted notes, honeycomb, and delicate hints of white flowers and almond. The palate delivers creamy texture and a vibrant interplay of fruit, showcasing Asian pear, crème brûlée, and ripe honeydew, all underpinned by a pronounced mineral backbone. It culminates in a long, pure, and elegantly fresh finish, a hallmark of its specific clay-limestone terroir.
Sourced from old vines (some planted in 1923) in the esteemed "Les Quarts" lieu-dit, the grapes are hand-harvested. The wine undergoes careful fermentation and is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, along with its lees.
Serve at 10-12 °C with poultry in cream sauce, halibut steak, seafood dishes or Italian dumplings with pumpkin, sweet potato filling and cheddar cheese sauce.
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.
