COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Château de Fesles
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château De Fesles Bonnezeaux Chenin Blanc 2015 is a sweet white wine from the Bonnezeaux AOC in France's Loire Valley. The estate, Château de Fesles, has a long history of winemaking, with the Helfrich family currently managing the property. The Bonnezeaux appellation is known for its sweet wines made from Chenin Blanc, benefiting from the microclimate created by the Layon river which encourages noble rot. The 2015 vintage was characterized by favorable weather conditions, contributing to the quality of the grapes. Château de Fesles owns a significant portion of the vineyards within the Bonnezeaux appellation.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bonnezeaux translates to 'good waters'.
Fact 02
Château de Fesles is sometimes called the 'd'Yquem of the Loire'.
Fact 03
Grapes are hand-picked in multiple passes to select the best.
Fact 04
The estate is moving towards certified organic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château De Fesles Bonnezeaux Chenin Blanc is produced from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes. The vineyard is situated on south-west facing hillsides with schist, sandstone, and clay soils. The proximity to the Layon river facilitates the development of noble rot. Grapes are harvested by hand in multiple passes to select the ripest and botrytis-affected berries. The wine is vinified and then aged for 15 months in French oak barrels. Chaptalization is permitted under the Bonnezeaux AOC regulations.
