Frimas Chenin Blanc 2019 - Château de Bonnezeaux

Flavor-wise, this cult classic is quite punchy and opulent. Among the ripe fruits the full midsummer pears and apples with honeycomb and apricot are especially noteworthy. They give an enormous density and complexity to the mouthfeel, while maintaining a dry basic mineral structure. The Frimas Chenin Blanc is also special because Château de Bonnezaux has not produced a wine in 30 years. This only changed when Guyonne Saclier de la Bâie appeared in the abandoned vineyards, promoted soil health, and carefully managed and rebuilt the farm biodynamically. Conclusion: these efforts have paid off. In small but intensive production here is an unusually dry wine for the area, with fine surprising nuances of flavor.