Domaine André Bonhomme - Viré Clessé 2022
Price: $32.00
| Producer | Domaine André Bonhomme |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Viré Clessé |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 017954 |
| ABV | 13.50% |
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In 1956 André Bonhomme founded his eponymous domaine in Viré Clessé in Burgundy. The work Andre has done in the vineyard has garnered the admiration and respect from producers throughout the region. He co-founded the Independent Winemakers of the Saône-et-Loire and was also paramount in creating the Viré Clessé appellation in the 1990s. Today, the estate is run by André's daughter, Jacqueline, and her husband, Eric Palthey, although theri son, Aurelien, finished enology school and is taking on more responsibilites.
The estate covers 11 hectares located on clay and limestone soils in Viré and Clessé. All grapes are grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides and harvested by hand at very low yields. All wines are fermented using natural yeasts in a mix of steel and wood and undergo malolactic fermentation. These 100% Chardonnay wines are full of texture, richness, and beautiful fruit concentration. Pair with veal or assorted seafood dishes.
