"A vibrant, unpretentious Grenache, hand-harvested and aged in vats for 12 months. The brilliant bluish hue announces the richness of the bouquet, clean and intense: blackcurrant jelly, cloves and smoky notes. Freshness is immediately apparent on the enveloping, unctuous palate, supported by finely sculpted tannins and luscious fruitiness, tinged with a languorous note of dark chocolate on the finish. Voluptuous, it can be opened today or cellared for several years". (Le Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
Ruby red with purplish highlights
Nose
A beautiful freshness accompanies notes of cherries, blueberries and crushed raspberries, candied blackberries and a hint of cocoa.
Mouth
Full-bodied, round, juicy and well-balanced, with aromas of red berries and thyme and a spicy finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef a la plancha and ratatouille, grilled meats and sautéed potatoes...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2026) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A vibrant, unpretentious Grenache, hand-harvested and aged in vats for 12 months. The brilliant bluish hue announces the richness of the bouquet, clean and intense: blackcurrant jelly, cloves and smoky notes. Freshness is immediately apparent on the enveloping, unctuous palate, supported by finely sculpted tannins and luscious fruitiness, tinged with a languorous note of dark chocolate on the finish. Voluptuous, it can be opened today or cellared for several years.
About the domain :
Founded in 1979 by Gérard and Marie-Claude Bonnet, this estate in Courthézon, on the remains of an ancient 16th-century chapel, covers 45 hectares in the Côtes-du-Rhône, Cairanne and Châteauneuf-du-Pape regions. Since 1999, the wines have been vinified by their son Éric, who completes the estate with a trading structure. He was joined by his sister Véronique in 2016. Created in 2005, La Réserve Saint-Dominique is the trading activity of Éric Bonnet of dom. la Bastide Saint-Dominique, located in Courthézon and a sure bet in the southern valley for its Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cairanne, Côtes-du-Rhône and villages.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Aromas of plums, black cherries, warm spices and olives. Medium body with fine tannins, a fleshy texture and a long, flavorful finish. 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. For drinking or cellaring.
Customer rating
4.5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 21/11/2025
Discover this full-bodied, warm cuvée of character that's also smooth and unctuous, with plenty of substance and flavors of pulpy, spicy red and black fruits on a fine minty frame that boosts the powerful, persistent, slightly cocoa-flavored finish. Maximum pleasure without breaking the bank with spicy, typical cuisine, such as smoked pork pulled with bbq-sauce barbecue, or lamb moussaka with parmesan. Rating = 4.2.
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Note and review by M. PAUL M. Published on 19/11/2025
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