Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Celestins other_regions The nose of this nascent

The nose of this nascent beauty was locked up tight for the first few minutes

its sophistication rippling with nuance rather than sheer vulgar power

Jean-Louis and Gerard Chave opened a bottle of the 2003 Hermitage Blanc to give me an idea of how this vintage is aging

with concentration and freshnesswhat you're aiming for in a wine like this where pure power might be too much

The richness really comes through on the finish

Henri Bonneau, Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Celestins other_regions The nose of this nascentMedium bodied and quite forward for Bonneau Celestins, the wine is perhaps more interesting on the nose with its blast of garrigue, kirsch and thyme scented perfume. Soft, open and fruity, with a hint of black pepper in the cherry centric, earthy finish, this is already in its prime time drinking window. This is a nice Chateauneuf, but not a great vintage for Celestins.