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 La Revue du Vin de France. Château de Fesles, famous worldwide for the exceptional quality of its wines, is a producer on the best terroir in Bonnezeaux. Robert Parker writes: " This estate is in a class of its own ! " Here is its latest exceptional achievement, in a vintage for the history books. A wine of great purity, with delicious 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
sparkling dress, yellow with slight green highlights
Nose
The aromas blend into a harmonious complexity of fresh fruit (apricot, peach, and quince), spices (vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg), and subtle woody notes.
Mouth
Creamy and delicate, beautifully velvety, it reflects this exceptional vintage.
Serve
in a carafe at 10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2007
Apogee
2015
Drink before
2050 !
Guard
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Food and wine pairings
A superb aperitif with or without foie gras. Surprising pairings with poultry or creamy white meats, or even more so with fish (monkfish, John Dory, etc.) in wine and cream reduction sauces. It can also be served in a more traditional way with warm pear tarts. Wonderful pairings with Roquefort and blue cheeses.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark 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 wishes to continue this tradition of excellence and work towards producing great Loire whites.
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 good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Located in a microclimate that is exceptionally favorable to the development of noble rot, Fesles is to Bonnezeaux what Yquem is to Sauternes: the memory of the vintage and the guardian of a full-bodied, highly distinguished style of Chenin. Today, Bernard Germain's team, following in the footsteps of pastry chef Gaston Lenôtre, maintains the tradition while advancing the range of dry whites, Fesles' new venture.
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