“A vibrant, unpretentious pure Grenache, crafted from hand-harvested grapes and aged for 12 months in tanks. The brilliant color with bluish highlights foreshadows the richness of the bouquet, which is clean and intense: blackcurrant jelly, cloves, and smoky notes. Freshness immediately carves its path through an enveloping, velvety palate, supported by finely sculpted tannins and a pulpy fruitiness that takes on a lingering note of dark chocolate on the finish. Voluptuous, it can be enjoyed now or cellared for a few years.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
Ruby color with purplish highlights
Nose
A lovely freshness accompanies notes of cherries, blueberries, and crushed raspberries, candied blackberries, and a hint of cocoa
Palate
Full-bodied, round, juicy, and well-balanced, with aromas of red berries and thyme that lead into a spicy finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a piece of beef cooked à la plancha and ratatouille, grilled meats, and sautéed potatoes...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
A vibrant, unpretentious pure Grenache, crafted from hand-harvested grapes and aged for 12 months in tanks. The brilliant color with bluish highlights hints at the richness of the clean, intense bouquet: blackcurrant jelly, cloves, and smoky notes. Freshness immediately carves its path through an enveloping, velvety palate, supported by finely sculpted tannins and a luscious fruitiness that takes on a lingering note of dark chocolate on the finish. Voluptuous, it can be enjoyed now or cellared for a few years.
About the estate:
Founded in 1979 by Gérard and Marie-Claude Bonnet, this estate—located in Courthézon on the site of a former 16th-century chapel—spans 45 hectares across the Côtes-du-Rhône, Cairanne, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellations. Since 1999, the wines have been produced by Éric, their son, who has expanded the estate with a wine trading business. He was joined by his sister Véronique in 2016. Founded in 2005, Réserve Saint-Dominique is Éric Bonnet’s wine trading business, based at La Bastide Saint-Dominique, located in Courthézon and a trusted name in the southern valley for its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cairanne, Côtes-du-Rhône, and village wines.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Aromas of plums, black cherries, warm spices, and olives. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, a full-bodied texture, and a long, flavorful finish. 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. Enjoy now or celller.
Customer Rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 11/21/2025
Discover this full-bodied, warm, and characterful wine that doesn’t forget to be smooth and velvety, with plenty of body and flavors of pulpy, spicy red and black fruits on a subtle menthol-like backdrop that enhances the powerful, lingering finish with a hint of cocoa. Maximum enjoyment without breaking the bank—pair it with spicy, distinctive dishes like pulled smoked pork with barbecue sauce or lamb moussaka with Parmesan. Rating: 4.2.
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Review by Mr. HERNANI P. Published on April 24, 2026
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Review and comment by Mr. PAUL M. Posted on 11/19/2025
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