Reserve Celestins 2014

Henri Bonneau

Case Format: 3x150cl

Henri Bonneau was a critically acclaimed Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer. Bonneau was the twelfth-generation winemaker in the family, which has an extensive history in the southern Rhône. He first started working in the vineyards in the 1950s, though due to the popularity, value and scarcity of his wines, early vintages are virtually non-existent. Bonneau’s last vintage was 2015, and he passed away in 2016. His wines are not only fantastically complex, immense and capable of decades of development; they are also endowed with that rare and magical sense of extra dimension found only in the greatest wines.

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CRITIC REVIEWS

92-94
Jeb Dunnuck

In contrast, the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve des Célestins is a significant step up and has ample density and depth, as well as medium to full-bodied richness; the wine has lots of sweet kirsch and cherry fruits, garrigue and peppery aromas and flavors. In addition, the tannin is sweet and polished, and it has more concentration, depth and richness than most in the vintage.

95
Matt Walls

A vintage Henri always loved, so the new administration has reproduced Henris fathers label and placed Hommage à Henri Bonneau on it, as a kind of collectors item. Much silkier than the Marie Beurrier with lovely acidity and sense of finesse. An underrated vintage. It has a lovely driving tanginess with a touch of volatility that gives grip and liveliness. At late maturity this should become quite Pinot-esque.

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