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White dry
André Bonhomme Cuvée Spéciale Viré-Clessé AOP 2023is a testament to the versatility and elegance of Mâconnais 'Chardonnay'. This wine offers a captivating blend of freshness, fruit, and profound minerality, perfect for any occasion.
This beautiful Viré-Clessé displays a youthful color with golden-green tones. Its aromatic profile is fresh and fruity, with notes of pear and apple, hints of hazelnut, and a clear mineral nuance. On the palate, it is lively and round, juicy and soft. It has a medium body and a silky texture, delivering a smooth and elegant sensation with a long and persistent mineral finish.
The 'Chardonnay' grapes for the Cuvée Spéciale come from different plots with vines aged between 45 and 75 years, planted on clay-limestone soils. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in a mix of stainless steel vats and oak barrels.
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.
