Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henri Bonneau
Label Name:
 
Cdp Reserve Des Celestins
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache (primarily); small amounts Mourvèdre, Counoise, Vaccarèse
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95 points (2017). Reserve des Célestins regularly receives mid-90s scores from critics (Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Vinous) for top vintages

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red fruits, garrigue, leather, tobacco and spice. Full-bodied and silky with fine, integrated tannins and an exceptionally long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, beef stews, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised five-spice beef, rich Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Traditional whole-bunch fermentation in concrete vats; long ageing in old foudres and French oak barrels for 3–5 years; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Small family domaine (since 1667). Henri Bonneau (1938–2016) crafted small-production, La Crau-focused Châteauneuf-du-Pape; estate now run by his son Marcel with longstanding cellar practices.