Unlike anything I have ever tried, would never guess CdP but it indeed was and carried itself like a 10 year old, not a 24 year old wine. Made by the #legendary Henri Bonneau, arguably the most revered CdP producer/farmer after Rayas. A deep purple red color hinted that this was going to be interesting and not an old barny wine. The nose showed more mature notes but did not so much dominate over the youthful aspects. The nose showed aromas of dried and crushed berry fruits, earth, leather, and subtle spice notes. The palate took it up a few notches in intensity with youthful vibrancy, layers upon layers of flavor, full bodied, silky and ripe tannins, and a long and lingering finish. #chateauneuf #1990 #henribonneau — 11 years ago
Staged a Chardonnay tasting for daughter with price and region being topics. Class act of the group. Blew '98 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne out of the water (at 1/3 the price). Light on its feet but packed with flavor. Very Burgundian. Kudos to Ric. — 12 years ago
Nice would buy again — 10 years ago
27th birthday at Barcelona in Albany — 12 years ago
1998. Words can't describe how delicious this wine was. — 11 years ago
Birthday wine that pairs well with chicken livers. — 11 years ago
Very nice golden apple, spiced pear, and yeasty aromas with an apple, stewed pineapple, lemon curd, and caramel palate... Great with butternut squash soup and ginger. — 12 years ago
Nice little chard from Carneros. Baked apple some oak, great for roast chicken or broiled fish. — 12 years ago
Austin Blackwell
Much more subtle and soft than many other Bonneau Chardonnay I have enjoyed but makes it all the more quaffable! Great textures and creamy butterscotch flavors with grilled pineapple and spiced pear. Golden apple finish which is medium plus. — 10 years ago