Appellation Bonnezeaux - AOC - History and Wines

### Bonnezeaux (AOC)

#### Loire Valley, France

Bonnezeaux is a controlled designation of origin (AOC) located in the renowned wine region of the Loire Valley, France. This area is known for its sweet wines, and Bonnezeaux is a perfect example. Primarily made from the Chenin Blanc grape, Bonnezeaux wine is often regarded as a complex and elegant nectar, with a rich palette of flavours ranging from candied fruits to honey and white flower aromas.

The production of Bonnezeaux relies on meticulous late harvesting, sometimes accompanied by the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the sugars and intensifies the aromas. This unique process gives rise to wines with excellent ageing potential, capable of improving over decades in the cellar.

For wine enthusiasts or cellar managers, Bonnezeaux represents a prestigious choice. Wines from this appellation are highly sought after and seamlessly fit into a well-thought-out cellar management strategy. Adding a few bottles of Bonnezeaux can enhance the value and diversity of any wine collection.

Keywords: AOC, cellar management, Chenin Blanc, late harvest, noble rot, Loire Valley.

Wines of the Bonnezeaux - AOC appellation

Loire Valley Bonnezeaux Domaine S Petits Quarts Le Malabé 1990

Decline

Loire Valley - Bonnezeaux - 1990

Domaine S Petits Quarts - Le Malabé

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Bonnezeaux Château La Varière 2015

Peak

Loire Valley - Bonnezeaux - 2015

Château La Varière

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Bonnezeaux Château Varennes 2015

Peak

Loire Valley - Bonnezeaux - 2015

Château Varennes

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Bonnezeaux Domaine La Petite Croix Vieilles Vignes 2020

Maturity

Loire Valley - Bonnezeaux - 2020

Domaine La Petite Croix - Vieilles Vignes

Bottle (75cl)

Undetermined

Loire Valley - Bonnezeaux

Domaine S Petits Quarts

Bottle (75cl)

Loire Valley Bonnezeaux Domaine La Vetrie 2020

Maturity

Loire Valley - Bonnezeaux - 2020

Bottle (75cl)

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