The Château Henri Bonnaud of Provence

Château Henri Bonnaud
The winery offers 16 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 135 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Provence
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The Château Henri Bonnaud is one of the best wineries to follow in Provence.. It offers 16 wines for sale in of Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Château Henri Bonnaud is a vineyard located in the municipality of Le Tholonet, in Provence, France. Founded in 1960 by Henri Bonnaud, this family property is filled with oenotouristic pleasures and riches. With 85 hectares of vines exposed to the first rays of the Mediterranean sun, the estate offers a breathtaking view over the region's hills. Currently managed by Henri's sons, Jean-Marie and Jean-Claude Bonnaud, the house produces white, red, and rosé wines from the local grape varieties Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. Over the years, the estate has gained a domestic and international reputation for its wines and viticulture. A real passion for wines and the land accompanies the estate, making it the perfect choice for a discovery visit of Provence's wines and vineyards. For this reason, the estate has opened its doors to visitors for a variety of tasting courses and oenotouristic experiences. Visitors are invited to discover the estate through a visit of the cellars, vineyards and vines. They also have the opportunity to discover the estate's cuvées, to participate in tasting workshops, and to continue their journey of Provence's wine discovery with lunch at one of the local restaurants. The estate also offers a selection of local products in its shop, making it an ideal destination for those wishing to discover the traditional products of the region. In summary, Château Henri Bonnaud is a magical place to discover during a stay in Provence. It promises visitors a fantastic journey through its wines and the Provençal viticulture.

Top Château Henri Bonnaud wines

Looking for the best Château Henri Bonnaud wines in Provence among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Henri Bonnaud 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 Château Henri Bonnaud wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Henri Bonnaud

How Château Henri Bonnaud wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), tuscan linguine or beetroot and potato gratin.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

On the nose the red wine of Château Henri Bonnaud. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, blackberry or strawberries. In the mouth the red wine of Château Henri Bonnaud. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

  • 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.06/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Henri Bonnaud.

  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault

Discovering the wine region of Provence

World capital of dry, refined rosé (~90% of production). Pale rose-petal colour, delicate nose of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant), citrus (pink grapefruit), white flowers and a mineral touch, taut and thirst-quenching palate — the Mediterranean aperitif par excellence. Blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Mourvèdre. Fleshy Bandol reds from Mourvèdre (leather, garrigue, age-worthy), straight Cassis whites.

9 AOCs, mistral climate.

The top pink wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château Henri Bonnaud

How Château Henri Bonnaud wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed eggplant (with vegetables or mixed), american style lobster tails, great chef style or salmon and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

On the nose the pink wine of Château Henri Bonnaud. often reveals types of flavors of peach, strawberries or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Château Henri Bonnaud. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château Henri Bonnaud.

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Rollo

Discover the grape variety: Ugni blanc

Dry, neutral and nervy whites with a pale robe, slender mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with discreet aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers and herbaceous notes. The ideal profile for distillation: absolute pillar of Cognac AOC (over 95% of the Charentes vineyard) and Armagnac AOC. Also produced as still whites in Provence, Languedoc and Corsica. French synonym for Italian Trebbiano Toscano, one of the most planted varieties in the world.

The top white wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château Henri Bonnaud

How Château Henri Bonnaud wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or lean fish such as recipes of poached salmon in coconut milk with curry, tagliatelle with scallops or baked cod à la provençale.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

On the nose the white wine of Château Henri Bonnaud. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Château Henri Bonnaud

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château Henri Bonnaud.

  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc
  • Vermentino

The word of the wine: Game

A family of animal aromas reminiscent of venison and present in certain old red wines. See venison.

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Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.