Bernard Germain

Château de Fesles Bonnezeaux Chenin Blanc

9.117 ratings

9.15 pro ratings

Bonnezeaux, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

9.2

Initially a bit off on the nose this blew off and opened up with air.
Needless to say that botrytized Chenin Blanc from Loire can be magical, this feel just short tonight but was still very enjoyable.

Initially a bit off on the nose this blew off and opened up with air.
Needless to say that botrytized Chenin Blanc from Loire can be magical, this feel just short tonight but was still very enjoyable.

Jun 12th, 2018

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.4

Amazing wine but not session able in the least. Too sweet. I'll wait another decade on next ones.

Amazing wine but not session able in the least. Too sweet. I'll wait another decade on next ones.

Jan 1st, 2015

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.6

Candied pineapple, honey, baked apple, candied peach, va, nail polish, elegant but structured. Drinking this alone, not sure I can finish it.

Candied pineapple, honey, baked apple, candied peach, va, nail polish, elegant but structured. Drinking this alone, not sure I can finish it.

Dec 27th, 2014

Justin Recktenwald

9.4

honey and caramel

honey and caramel

Oct 6th, 2014

9.4

500ml. Just a touch past where we were hoping, but still prime with the cheese.

500ml. Just a touch past where we were hoping, but still prime with the cheese.

Jun 2nd, 2019

8.9

2005. Lovely apple and honeyed white flowers, plus acidity and weight typical of the variety.

2005. Lovely apple and honeyed white flowers, plus acidity and weight typical of the variety.

Aug 11th, 2014

8.1

Dave had this 10 years ago

Dave had this 10 years ago

Dec 25th, 2014

Rene Van De Beek

9.1

Rene had this 3 years ago

Rene had this 3 years ago

Sep 3rd, 2021

Rene Van De Beek

9.1

Rene had this 3 years ago

Rene had this 3 years ago

Jul 18th, 2021

Rene Van De Beek

9.1

Rene had this 4 years ago

Rene had this 4 years ago

Aug 28th, 2020