Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Celestins other_regions An airy red pinot fruit

An airy red pinot fruit nose nuanced by a lovely mix of game

the azure backdrop at its purest on this

with a honeyed quince character

(a little known 1er that sits directly above Chambertin-Clos de Bèze made from vines planted in 1973)

You can sense some of the heat of the growing season here

Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Celestins other_regions An airy red pinot fruitMedium bodied and quite forward for Bonneau Celestins, the wine is perhaps more interesting on the nose with its blast of garrigue, kirsch and thyme scented perfume. Soft, open and fruity, with a hint of black pepper in the cherry centric, earthy finish, this is already in its prime time drinking window. This is a nice Chateauneuf, but not a great vintage for Celestins.