2020 Chateau de Bonnezeaux, Les Coqueries Blanc VdF

Château de Bonnezeaux traces its history back to the early 19th century, though the estate lay abandoned for three decades before its resurrection in 2012 by the family of Guyonne Saclier de la Bâtie. This wine is made from Chenin Blanc grown in the Les Coqueries vineyard, a site defined by its distinctive schist and quartz soils. In the glass, it reveals a complex profile of ripe pear, golden apple, and quince, framed by a creamy texture and a distinct saline minerality. The 2020 vintage provided the ideal conditions for a late harvest, allowing for the concentration and aromatic depth that characterize this release. This is a balanced, expressive wine that is ready to enjoy now but possesses the structure to evolve in the cellar for several years.