Saint-Véran Climat “La Bonnode” AOC 2020 1500ml

La Bonnode borders the vineyard La Combe DesRoches and covers two hectares at an altitude of 250 metres, facing east at the foot of the Roche de Vergisson. The 35-year-old vines are mostly surrounded by old shrubs. The soils of calcareous marl and light clay are ideal for Chardonnay. The harvest took place from 27 to 31 August 2020, about three weeks earlier than in 2019. The Chardonnay was pressed from whole clusters and fermented spontaneously. It then matured for over 17 months in barrels and in pièces of 228 litres. Malolactic fermentation followed. The added sulphur is 35 mg/l.

pronounced straw colour

The 2020 La Bonnode offers the citrus freshness combined with slightly creamy notes that are so outstanding for the vintage at La Soufrandière. Lemons, their peels and a light lemoncurd variant mix here with crushed oyster shells, lime, chalk, dry herbs and verbena.

Also on the palate La Bonnode determined by coolness and clarity. But as in the bouquet, the creamy and silky aspects are also found here, which provide an elegant mouthfeel and allow the wine to be charming. Besides the bright fruit - citrus, a little pineapple, pear - there are tart and spicy, slightly tobacco notes that combine with a certain amount of tannin to give the wine firmness. At the same time, the Chardonnay seems juicy, almost tangy with punchy, lively acidity. Certainly one of the best vintages of this wine so far.