2023 Château de Bonnezeaux Chenin La Montagne

Château de Bonnezeaux is a historic Loire Valley estate in France’s Anjou-Saumur region that has revived old vineyard sites once famed for sweet wines and now focuses on dry, terroir-driven Chenin Blanc. Biodynamic and organic practices guide the vineyard work, with hand-harvested fruit from older vines expressing the character that schist and quartz-rich soils impart. 

Made from 100 % Chenin Blanc, the grapes are hand-picked and undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (often around 12 months) to add texture and complexity while retaining freshness and varietal purity. Light filtration at bottling preserves expressive aromatics and vibrant acidity.

Tasting notes: Pale golden with floral lift, this 2023 Chenin Blanc shows bright notes of white flowers, ripe orchard fruit, honey, and citrus zest. The palate is balanced with vivid acidity, a mineral spine and subtle oak complexity from barrel ageing, finishing long with elegant texture and saline persistence.

Origin: Loire Valley, France

Blend: Chenin Blanc