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White dry
The André Bonhomme Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Villages Blanc AOP 2023 truly showcases the purity of old-vine 'Chardonnay' from the Mâconnais. This wine offers an inviting glimpse into the region's mineral-rich terroir, crafted with meticulous organic practices.
The classic nose unfurls with aromas of white peaches, Golden Delicious apples, toasted wheat germ, and raw honeycomb. As it evolves, fleeting suggestions of wild fennel, golden honey figs, and almond blossoms emerge.
On the palate, creamy and elegant mineral-saturated 'Chardonnay' flavors, including Asian pears, crème brûlée, and ripe honeydew, echo the nose. The overall impression is one of sunny, mineral opulence.
Sourced from three separate vineyards, each over sixty years old, located above Viré and Clessé, the grapes are hand-harvested from 50-year-old 'Chardonnay' vines. Farming is entirely organic, with minimal use of sulfur and copper to maintain natural plant defenses.
After cool fermentation, the wine matures for twelve months on lees in stainless steel tanks and is bottled six months after racking.
Serve at 10-12 °C shellfish, frogs, snails, white meats or goat cheeses.
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.
