Chateau Henri Bonnaud

Palette Rosé Quintessence - Chateau Henri Bonnaud

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Chateau Henri Bonnaud
Name	AOC Palette
Variety	Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Gradation	14.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Fruity, floral, strawberry notes
Vinification method	Low temperature fermentation
Region	Provence
Country	France
Type	Rosé
Aging	8 months in barriques
Type of cask	Barriques
Color	Rosé
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Recommended consumption	Young, within 1-2 years
Pairing	Aperitifs, fish, salads

Description

This refined rosé comes from the renowned Chateau Henri Bonnaud, located in the picturesque region of Provence, the beating heart of oenology when it comes to superior quality rosé wines. The Palette Rosé Quintessence is composed mainly of Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes, a combination that gives the wine an intriguing structure and remarkable persistence.

The wine presents a pale and delicate pink color in appearance, while on the nose, a complex bouquet of floral notes emerges, accompanied by nuances of small red fruits and a slight touch of spices. On the palate, the wine is balanced, endowed with a lively freshness that perfectly balances the acidity. A subtle minerality concludes with a long and savory finish.

It is recommended to accompany elaborate fish dishes, such as seafood risotto or a mixed seafood grill. Its elegance and complexity also make it perfect as a sophisticated aperitif. Serve chilled, between 8 and 10 degrees, to enhance all its nuances. A high-level rosé that enchants with its sophisticated profile and pleasant versatility.

The winery

Château Henri Bonnaud – Winery in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Provenza-Alpi-Costa Azzurra)

Discover the story and wines of Château Henri Bonnaud.

A winery in Le Tholonet (near Aix‑en‑Provence), known for wines from the AOCs Palette, Côtes de Provence and Sainte‑Victoire; led by Stéphane Spitzglous with an approach focused on organic farming.

Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Provenza-Alpi-Costa Azzurra)

Country: Francia

Grapes: Clairette blanche, Ugni blanc, Grenache blanc, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan (vieux), Syrah, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino), Castet

Located in the heart of the AOC Palette, with vineyards overlooking Mont Sainte‑Victoire. Declared vineyard area of approximately 30 hectares, 14 hectares of which are in AOC Palette. Conversion to organic farming began in 2010, with indications of organic winemaking since the early 2010s. Production of flagship cuvées, including Quintessence, and ranges such as Henri Bonnaud, Sainte‑Victoire and Terre Promise. Wine tourism activities and events.

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Winery history

Stéphane Spitzglous, raised in the family that owned the land, produced his first vintage in 2004 and named the estate after his grandfather, Henri Bonnaud. In the 2000s the estate developed a flagship cuvée line, and from the early 2010s began converting to organic farming, a process completed with the first organic vinifications and vintages in the early years of the following decade.

Production philosophy

Respect for the land and protection of biodiversity: organic practices in the vineyard, no use of chemical fertilizers or herbicides, hand-harvesting for certain cuvées and winemaking intended to express the local terroir.

Terroir and vineyards

The estate is located in the commune of Le Tholonet, about 6 km southeast of Aix‑en‑Provence, with vineyards facing the Montagne Sainte‑Victoire. The most representative soils are calcareous deposits known as “Langesse”; some parcels lie in a natural amphitheatre that provides a microclimate sheltered from the mistral.