Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henri Bonneau
Label Name:
 
Cdp Cuvee Marie Beurrier
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Vaccarèse
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Commercial/critic listings for the 2017 Marie Beurrier include James Suckling 93 (merchant listings). Henri Bonneau’s cuvées are widely acclaimed by critics (Wine Advocate, Vinous, Jeb Dunnuck) and noted for long ageing and

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and kirsch with garrigue, cracked pepper, leather and dark cocoa. Full-bodied, velvety tannins, concentrated core and a long, spicy mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef daube, braised short ribs, game birds, aged cheeses (Roquefort). Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan lamb, teriyaki beef, rich mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, low yields; mostly whole-cluster fermentation in cement vats; long élevage in old oak foudres and barrels (often 18–36 months); minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Small family domaine (≈6 ha) in Châteauneuf-du-Pape; Henri Bonneau (12th-generation) established the modern reputation; son Marcel continues production; known for tiny yields and extensive cellaring.