The actual product may vary from the images shown on the website.
Sweet sweet
Andre Bonhomme Cuvée Botrytis Vin De France is a rare wine made from Chardonnay grapes that were dried and pressed by hand. The concentration created by the natural dehydration of the berries is nothing less than the work of time, which will continue to improve this wine for many years. Due to the small production volume and low yield (about 200 litres per hectare), the wine was aged for 2 years in glass vessels. The wine offers rich and vibrant aromas of dried fruits, apricots, figs and spices. The intensity and depth of the aromas stem from the exceptionally high concentration of Chardonnay, yet the balance is restored by a pleasant minty freshness on the finish.
The wine's ageing potential is around 20 years.
Serve at 10–12 °C with fruit or honey desserts, instead of dessert, or with blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton. It is an ideal companion for ice cream.
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.
