2011 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Celestins #161279317
Reviews "The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Celestins is a head turner that’s showing just as beautifully as last year. Full-bodied, sweetly fruited, layered and sexy on the palate, with good concentration, it’s almost overflowing with notions of Provencal garrigue, saddle leather, peppery herbs and sweet fruit. It’s a terrific 2011 to drink anytime over the coming 15 years or so. (JD)" 93-95 points Vinous "Bright ruby-red. Far more expressive than the Marie Beurrier, displaying a wild array of candied red fruits, flowers and Asian spices, along with an intense mineral overtone. Silky, sweet and pure on the palate, offering intense raspberry preserve and spicecake flavors and a jolt of lavender pastille. Closes long and sweet, with building spiciness and smooth, harmonious tannins that sneak up late. (JR)"
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The Bonneau winery defies modern standards, with its vintages aging for 3-5 years (often more) in barrels aged between a decade to a century. The ancient, mold-infused cellar, often likened to a bat cave, bears the hallmarks of an age-old winemaking tradition, a testament to their dedication to authenticity and quality. This rustic setting of cobweb-laden catacombs gives birth to some of the most sought-after wines in Châteauneuf du Pape.
Perhaps the most noteworthy bottle of the Bonneau lineage, the "Reserve des Celestins," stands among the finest in Châteauneuf, often referred to as “mythic” and highly sought after by wine enthusiasts. In his own words, Robert Parker once lauded the experience of tasting Bonneau wines as a privilege.
Bonneau's domain covers only 6.5 ha, predominantly sown with Grenache. The winemaking process is simple yet elegant; once the fermentation in cement tanks is complete, the wine is transferred to a mixture of foudres, demi-muids, and ancient barrels, aging until deemed ready for bottling by the Bonneaus themselves - a testament to their discretion and mastery. Like stepping into a time machine, their wines represent a wine-making tradition undisturbed for centuries, thus satisfying various preferences among wine enthusiasts worldwide.