COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Bonnin Pichon
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Bonnin Pichon Grande Réserve 2021 hails from Lussac Saint-Émilion, one of Bordeaux's esteemed 'satellite' appellations on the Right Bank. This region is renowned for its Merlot-dominant blends, offering a softer, fruit-forward style compared to the Left Bank, yet capable of significant structure and aging potential. The 'Grande Réserve' designation typically indicates a selection of the finest grapes and a commitment to extended aging, often in oak, to produce a wine of greater complexity and depth. Château Bonnin Pichon, like many estates in the area, benefits from a terroir of clay-limestone soils, ideal for cultivating Merlot and Cabernet Franc, contributing to the wine's characteristic richness and elegance. The 2021 vintage, while challenging for Bordeaux, produced wines noted for their freshness and classic balance, particularly for Merlot.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lussac Saint-Émilion is one of the four 'satellite' appellations surrounding the prestigious Saint-Émilion, sharing similar terroir.
Fact 02
The 'Grande Réserve' designation on a Bordeaux label often signifies a selection of the best grapes and extended aging.
Fact 03
The phrase 'Élevé En Fûts De Chêne' on the label means 'aged in oak barrels,' contributing to the wine's complexity.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux was a cooler, more classic year, producing wines with freshness and elegance.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for Château Bonnin Pichon Grande Réserve 2021 follows traditional Bordeaux methods, with a particular emphasis on quality selection for its 'Grande Réserve' bottling. Grapes are carefully harvested, likely undergoing a sorting process to ensure only the healthiest fruit is used. Fermentation typically occurs in temperature-controlled tanks, allowing for optimal extraction of color, flavor, and tannins. A key aspect of this wine's production, as indicated by 'Élevé En Fûts De Chêne,' is its aging in oak barrels. This process imparts additional complexity, structure, and aromatic nuances such as vanilla, spice, and toast, while also allowing the wine to soften and integrate its components before bottling.
