Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Henri Bonneau |
Label Name: | Cdp Cuvee Marie Beurrier |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14% |
Grape(s): | Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Cinsault, Vaccarèse |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Key critics: Jeb Dunnuck (circa 91–93 for 2016 barrel sample; commonly cited 93), John Gilman (positive/broadly ~93 on notes). Other vintages reviewed 91–94 by Vinous/Wine Advocate; well regarded in market listings and auctions
Tasting Note
Silky medium–to–full-bodied Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape: ripe cherry, raspberry and kirsch framed by garrigue, black pepper, cured meat and leather. Fine‑grained tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, braised beef, game, duck confit, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, Sichuan pepper beef, hoisin‑glazed duck or lamb skewers.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested, low yields; traditional whole‑cluster ferment in cement; aged multiple years in old oak barrels and large foudres with minimal new oak.
Vineyard Info
Small, family‑run domaine (~6.5 ha). Henri Bonneau made wine from 1956; Marcel Bonneau succeeded him after Henri's death in 2016. Renowned for Grenache‑driven, artisanal Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape.