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Château Le Bonalguet 2016
Bordeaux AOC
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- Gold, Challenge International du Vin, 2017
- Silver, Concours des Vins Lyon, 2018
- Gold, Concours General Agricole de Paris, 2018
- Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2017
Le Bonalguet is a sublime claret brimful of rich fruit and Saint-Emilion-like finesse. Critic James Suckling described Bordeaux’s 2016 vintage as “exceptional”, and, with all its luscious, velvety fruit, this triple Gold winner is outstanding value.
Le Bonalguet is a sublime claret brimful of rich fruit and Saint-Emilion-like finesse. Critic James Suckling described Bordeaux’s 2016 vintage as “exceptional”, and, with all its luscious, velvety fruit, this triple Gold winner is outstanding value.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Supple, rounded with bright, fruity, aromatic length and structure
Aroma
Cherry and blackcurrant with a hint of floral and cedar notes
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Deep ruby red
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13.0% ABV
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9.75 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2021
Not many wines can boast three top Gold medals in one year and six the preceeding year, but that’s the triumphant haul for this claret in 2016 and 2015. It’s from a small estate in Saint Germain du Puch, between Bordeaux and Saint Emilion. The estate grows Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon on clay and limestone soils typical of the greater Saint Emilion region. Owners Agnès and Alexandre Sueur and winemaker Gregory Dalla Longa make wines that reflect this special terroir and the unique characteristics of each vintage. And Bordeaux 2016 was certainly the equal of 2015, many winemakers describing it as the best in their career. We recommend decanting Le Bonalguet at least an hour prior to serving it with roast lamb or pan fried duck.
For the 2015 vintage
