Bonneau 2004 Los Carneros Chardonnay, Catherines Vineyard

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pineapple • ripe apple • vanilla • caramel • cream • smooth • silky • spicy oak • long finish • well-balanced • complex • rich • chardonnay • white

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From the Winery

Bonneau Winery is operated by the third generation of Bonneaus, with family history dating back to the early 1920s in the Sonoma – Los Carneros appellation. The Bonneaus originally came to America from the vineyard lands of Bordeaux, France and began farming a 70-acre parcel of land just south of the town of Sonoma. After growing and providing Chardonnay grapes to several well-known wineries in both Sonoma & Napa, the family launched its own label in 2002.

Bonneau’s estate-grown grapes are used exclusively in this third Los Carneros, Chardonnay wine release. The grapes were hand-harvested from the Catherine Bonneau Vineyard and carefully transported to the winery. After gently pressing whole clusters, the juice was fermented in 100% French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

This exquisite Chardonnay is bright golden yellow in color, and aromas of ripe, juicy apples and ripe tropical fruits jump out at you. These ripe fruit flavors fill the palate along with vanilla, caramel and cream derived from aging 10 months in high-quality French oak. The texture is supple with a smooth, silky feel in the mouth.

This is a complete and opulent wine that releases its sweet, spicy oak and pineapple flavors before leading to a long, insistent finish. This well-balanced wine has layers of complexity and richness that demonstrate the care and attention to detail in the making of this wine.

Bonneau Chardonnay goes well with Brie and fruit, as well as light pasta, rich seafood, poultry & veal. Enjoy the wine now - however, it will continue to gain depth and richness for at least 5 years.

Great Butterscotch & Tropical Fruit!

WardKadel

Jun 22, 2008, 6:19 PM

C: Dark golden straw N: Ripe melon and white fruit, with toasty vanilla and preserved pears P: Big creamy mouthfeel, ripe juicy pear, then underlaid with integrated but softly assertive vanilla and toasty oak. Melon and more of that pear, becoming more of a nectar with the long finish, ending with some slight candied lemon. See my full review at WineLog.net: http://www.winelog.net/wines/wine/41863

Great chard to share with friends

vamerina

Dec 17, 2007, 1:01 AM

I’m not a regular chardonnay drinker, but this wine could change that. I shared it with a group of friends who all loved its bright gold hue and lemon-apple tones. We tasted chestnuts, toast and fresh butter and loved the way it filled the mouth while staying crisp and bright. We paired it with a sheep’s milk cheese and poppyseed crackers. As my friend Leigh put it, “It’s like drinking fall.” Yum.

Clearly a 5-Star Chard

drdebs

Nov 30, 2007, 11:41 PM

This was fantastic! It's been years since I've enjoyed a chardonnay this much. Aromas of brown sugar, toast, and apple give way to a palate of pears drenched in butterscotch. Not oakey, but rich and flavorful from the first sip all the way through the finish with creaminess from the malolactic fermentation and crispness in nice balance. Highly recommended!