Château de Fesles - Bonnezeaux 2005
Bettane & Desseauve 17.5/20, RVF 17/20, Wine Enthusiast 93, Gault Millau 16/20
“Fesles is to Bonnezeaux what Yquem is to Sauternes,” according to RVF. Château de Fesles, world-renowned for the exceptional quality of its wines, is a producer on the finest terroir in Bonnezeaux. Robert Parker writes: “This estate is in a class of its own ! ” Here is its latest exceptional achievement, from a vintage for the ages. A wine of great purity, with luscious aromas of apricot and quince, wonderfully long on the palate, which can be enjoyed now, or in... 50 years! (50cl bottle)
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Eye
a sparkling yellow color with subtle green highlights
Nose
The aromas blend into a harmonious complexity of fresh fruit (apricot, peach, and quince) and spices (vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg), with subtle woody notes
Palate
Rich and delicate, with a lovely velvety texture, it perfectly captures the essence of this exceptional vintage
Serve
served in a carafe at 10°
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2007
High point
2015
Drink before
2050 !
Guard
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Food and wine pairings
A superb aperitif, whether served with or without foie gras. It pairs surprisingly well with poultry or creamy white meats, and even better with fish (monkfish, John Dory, etc.) in wine-and-cream reduction sauces. It also makes a classic accompaniment to warm pear tarts. It pairs wonderfully with Roquefort and other blue-veined cheeses.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Located near the village of Bonnezeaux, famous for its great sweet wines, this château offers breathtaking views of the Layon Valley. A thousand years ago, great wines were already being produced on these hillsides, and today its new owner aims to continue this legacy of excellence and dedicate himself to crafting exceptional white wines from the Loire.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2009 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Located in a microclimate exceptionally conducive to the development of noble rot, Fesles is to Bonnezeaux what Yquem is to Sauternes: the embodiment of the terroir and the guardian of a full-bodied, supremely elegant style of Chenin Blanc. Today, Bernard Germain’s team, following in the footsteps of pastry chef Gaston Lenôtre, upholds tradition while advancing the range of dry whites—Fesles’s latest venture.
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