COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Domaine Bonnigal-Bodet
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Bonnigal-Bodet Clos de Beauce 2022 is a white wine from the Touraine Amboise AOC in the Loire Valley, made from 100% Chenin Blanc. The estate, a family-run operation since 1927, is managed by the fourth generation, Jean Baptiste Bonnigal and Stéphane Bodet. They employ organic and biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing manual labor to achieve a pure expression of terroir and vintage. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable conditions, resulting in a wine with richness and balanced acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
13-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family estate since 1927.
Fact 02
Fourth generation winemakers.
Fact 03
Practices organic and biodynamic viticulture.
Fact 04
Awarded 89/100 by Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Bonnigal-Bodet Clos de Beauce 2022 begins with spontaneous alcoholic fermentation, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel vats. This method is employed to maintain the wine's freshness and highlight the characteristics derived from the grape and its vineyard site. The estate's commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture underpins their approach to winemaking.
