Domaine du Petit Bondieu - Bourgueil - Céleste - Red - 2023

Wine:

Showcasing pure fruit aromas, the 2023 Red Céleste Bourgueil is a beautiful tribute to Cabernet Franc. Delicate notes of graphite, subtle bell pepper, and black pepper weave through a fresh, approachable palate with soft tannins. Balanced and perfectly ripened, it’s an elegant wine to enjoy effortlessly with dishes like ribeye steak or chicken Basquaise. Awarded 90/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting preceded by sorting on the vine, average age of the vines 40 years, cold maceration, fermentation in vats, ageing for 5 months in vats, bottled in vats in order to age as many aromas as possible.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Delicate and refined aromas of graphite, subtle bell pepper, and black pepper.

Palate:

Fresh and approachable, this Cabernet Franc offers a lightly tannic profile with perfectly balanced ripeness, revealing an elegant and refined character.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

To be enjoyed with ease, with entrecôte steak or poulet basquaise...

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A true blessing! Domaine du Petit Bondieu is reviving the golden age of Bourgueil and Chinon, crafting an impeccable path through these storied terroirs. Based in Restigné, Thomas Pichet brings out the purest expression of Cabernet Franc through organic farming.

This dedicated winemaker impresses us year after year with his Bourgueil—a flagship appellation of the Loire Valley.