Château Henri Bonnaud - Palette Quintessence blanc 2024
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A distillation of elegance expressed through floral notes"
The estate’s prestige cuvée, Quintessence, is composed primarily of white and rosé Clairette, with 20% white Ugni, and aged for 8 months in barrels. This food-friendly wine, with its elegant aromatic profile, displays intensity and complexity, featuring floral notes intertwined with aromas of yellow fruit and toasty hints. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, offering a long and lingering finish.
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Eye
Silvery yellow with gray highlights
Nose
Intense and fresh, with aromas of coconut and vanilla blended with notes of brioche and candied fruit
Palate
Full-bodied and smooth, with notes of marzipan that impart a sweet sensation; the wine is well-structured, with minty notes leading to a fresh, long, and lingering finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with Provençal-style sea bream, aioli, steamed salmon, pork tenderloin with figs, or chicken with morel mushrooms…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 91/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The limestone scree soil of this 29-hectare estate is typical of the Palette appellation. The natural amphitheater formed by the surrounding hills shields the vines from the mistral and creates a favorable microclimate. The talkative Stéphane Spitzglous, a native of the region, devotes himself to both the vineyard and the winery, and it’s a real pleasure to discover this estate on the road between Sainte-Victoire and Aix. While he initially sent his production to the cooperative, today he bottles everything at the estate—a source of great pride for him.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
In 1996, Stéphane Spitzglous took over his grandfather Henri Bonnaud’s estate. After extensive construction work to build a single structure housing the cellar, the wine-making room, and the tasting room, he released his first vintage in 2004 and renamed his estate after his grandfather. The vineyard is located in Tholonet, southeast of Aix-en-Provence, facing Montagne Sainte-Victoire, and covers 29 hectares, which have been farmed organically since 2013.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. JULIEN A. Posted on 12/03/2025
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