Chateau de Fesles la Chapelle Bonnezeaux 2015 37.5cl

The Bonnezeaux appellation sits within a small part of a single commune – Thouarcé – on the right bank of the river Layon across three south-facing slopes. As with many of the great sweet wines produced around the world the relationship to this small river is key in forming the precise microclimate required for botrytis (Noble rot) to occur on the grapes. Chateau de Fesles own 25% of the total plantings of Bonnezeaux. All of their vineyards dedicated to the production of this wine are situated on the slopes, sandstone Schist & clay.

There are multiple pickings done throughout the harvest with differing levels of maturation and botrytis. The vinification is done exclusively in French oak. No malolactic. Aged in barrel for approximately 10 to 15 months. By law Bonnezeaux only needs to be a minimum of 25 grams residual sugar per litre however on average for Chaateau de Fesles sits around 140 g/l.