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Domaine Henri Bonneau

Domaine Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee des Celestines 2009

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Historic, revered producer in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, celebrated for its old-vine, low-yielding vineyards and traditional winemaking techniques, producing wines with exceptional depth, complexity and ageability.
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SKU: HBCP200910 UCAU


Tasting Notes

Domaine Henri Bonneau is one of the most revered and historic producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with deep roots in the region dating back several generations. The domaine is known for its meticulous approach to viticulture and vinification, cultivating some of the most old-vine, low-yielding plots in the appellation. Henri Bonneau was famous for his traditional methods, using minimal intervention and aging his wines in large oak casks for extended periods, a technique that has contributed to the wines’ complexity, richness, and longevity.

The Cuvée des Célestines, one of the domaine’s most prestigious cuvées, is made from the estate's oldest vines and the best plots of land, showcasing the unique terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 

The 2009 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was marked by warm and dry conditions, resulting in wines that are rich, concentrated, and full of intensity. The Cuvée des Célestines is crafted from a selection of the best parcels, primarily Grenache, with Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, and Vaccarèse. The wine undergoes whole-cluster fermentation and is aged in a mix of old foudres and French oak barrels for an extended period, which enhances its complexity and ageability.

Tasting Profile

  • Light
  • Full
  • Low Tannin
  • Tannic
  • Sweet
  • Dry
  • Low Acidity
  • High Acidity
  • Classification: Red

  • Variety: Grenache Blend

  • Vintage: 2009

  • Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)

  • Country: France

  • Region: Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

  • Alcohol %: 14.5%

  • Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

96 / 100

""Deep ruby. Seductive scents of ripe blackberry and boysenberry, singed plum and star anise, lifted by an intense floral topnote. Sweet, expansive dark fruit flavors show excellent concentration, with suggestions of licorice pastille and orange pith giving the wine an exotic character. Shows outstanding clarity and power on the extremely long finish, which is shaped by smooth, slow-building tannins.""
- Josh Raynolds

95 / 100

""Tasted from bottle include the 2009 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve des Célestins, which was purchased stateside. It’s about as Provençal as they come and garrigue, kirsch liqueur, cured meats, saddle leather and licorice notes literally soar from this ruby-colored, full-bodied, sexy, heady Châteauneuf du Pape that has tons of glycerin and fat, sweet tannin and a great finish. Reminding me of a lighter weight 1990 with its sunny, sexy personality, it’s already hard to resist and should continue drinking nicely for 15+ years.""
- Jeb Dunnuck

18 / 20

""Extraordinary richness and vibrancy in this throbbing cauldron of ripeness and spice but with some grainy tannin still in evidence. A wine to be sipped cautiously rather than swigged, so potent is it. Massive richness. No hurry whatsoever to drink this. 18/20 Points""
- Jancis Robinson MW

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