The Domaine la Bonnelière of Saumur of Loire Valley

Domaine la Bonnelière
The winery offers 37 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 212 of the estates of Loire Valley.
It is located in Saumur in the region of Loire Valley

The Domaine la Bonnelière is one of the best wineries to follow in Saumur.. It offers 37 wines for sale in of Saumur to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Domaine la Bonnelière is a magnificent vineyard located in the picturesque region of Saumur in France. Nestled in a landscape of exceptional natural beauty, this charming estate is a true theatre of traditional French viticulture, engaged in the production of exceptional wines for generations. The estate is made up of a set of vine plots spread over about 20 hectares, deploying a wealth of grape varieties on its land, including Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Its varietals are distributed over various types of soils, with clay-limestone soils on the slopes of Puy Notre Dame, sand and gravel at the heights and in the bottom of the valleys, which contributes to the diversity and complexity of its wines. The vines are cultivated with the utmost care and respect for the environment. The estate is certified in organic agriculture, which is a testament to its commitment to a respectful approach to nature. The winemaking is a blend of old techniques and modern practices, in order to produce authentic and high-quality wines. Domaine la Bonnelière produces a different range of wines. From fresh and aromatic white wines to complex and structured red wines, each bottle is a reminder of the richness of the Saumur landscape. In addition to its exceptional wines, Domaine la Bonnelière also offers a complete wine experience with guided tours and wine tastings. Visitors can stroll through the vineyards, learn the secrets of winemaking, and sample the estate's iconic products in the vaulted cellars. Managed by the Pasquier family, Domaine la Bonnelière is a true gem of the Saumur appellation.

Top Domaine la Bonnelière wines

Looking for the best Domaine la Bonnelière wines in Saumur among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine la Bonnelière wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine la Bonnelière wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine la Bonnelière

How Domaine la Bonnelière wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of chinese fondue, cod with tomatoes (and cheese) or apple pie.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

In the mouth the white wine of Domaine la Bonnelière. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

  • 0With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine la Bonnelière.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Saumur

Loire tuffeau mosaic: Chenin reigns in whites — dry to off-dry with notes of citrus, apple, pear, candied white fruits, white flowers and a chalky mineral touch, taut acidity and a saline finish. Cabernet Franc (Breton) the signature red, airy (violet, raspberry, plum, peppery touch, fine tannins) and a fruity rosé. Renowned traditional-method Saumur Brut. Anjou-Saumur AOC on limestone tuffeau, troglodyte cellars.

The top red wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine la Bonnelière

How Domaine la Bonnelière wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baeckeoffe, moist parmesan steak or duck legs with green olives.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

On the nose the red wine of Domaine la Bonnelière. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, microbio or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine la Bonnelière. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

  • 0With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.48/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine la Bonnelière.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine la Bonnelière

How Domaine la Bonnelière wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of seafood pie, moroccan chicken tagine or steamed carrots with saffron.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine la Bonnelière.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Dosing liqueur (champagne)

Also known as liqueur d'expédition, a solution made up of wine and sugar added to champagne after disgorgement and which determines the type of wine: extra-brut, brut, extra-dry, dry, demi-sec.

The top sweet wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine la Bonnelière

How Domaine la Bonnelière wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, pizza cone or wild boar ragout with kriek.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine la Bonnelière.

  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.

The top pink wines of Domaine la Bonnelière

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine la Bonnelière

How Domaine la Bonnelière wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or poultry such as recipes of moussaka with spices, salmon pave en papillotte or roast turkey in the oven.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine la Bonnelière.

  • Cabernet Franc

The word of the wine: Elegant

Said of a wine that, beyond balance, presents qualities of charm and harmony, without the slightest heaviness.

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Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

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