Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Blanc Réserve en Bonbonne Roussanne Blend

8.931 ratings
8.919 pro ratings
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
Pork, Fish, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Chicken, Pate, Shellfish, Veal, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster
Top Notes For
Michael Chelus

Apple, honey, pithy lemon, quince, oak, hay, almonds and dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Apple, honey, pithy lemon, quince, oak, hay, almonds and dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Feb 15th, 2018
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

8.8

Mineral, bee pollen , unripe pears. Quite tasty.

Mineral, bee pollen , unripe pears. Quite tasty.

1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2014
Fred Cabrera

Umami Mouthfeel with fresh Hazelnuts

Umami Mouthfeel with fresh Hazelnuts

1 person found it helpfulAug 19th, 2014
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

This is legit. Beeswax, citrus, quince, tropical. Fantastic. So much fun.

This is legit. Beeswax, citrus, quince, tropical. Fantastic. So much fun.

1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2014
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.9

Ripe apple, quince, and melon. Sweet nectarine and pear blossoms too. Somewhat softer acidity but the finish is all spicy and tropical. Fun!!

Ripe apple, quince, and melon. Sweet nectarine and pear blossoms too. Somewhat softer acidity but the finish is all spicy and tropical. Fun!!

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2013
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.0

Delicious! Super complex, at once dense yet light on its feet. Orchard fruit and hints of honey, perfumed flowers, and white pepper.

Delicious! Super complex, at once dense yet light on its feet. Orchard fruit and hints of honey, perfumed flowers, and white pepper.

Feb 12th, 2017
Randy Fuller

The wine is a lovely and rich greenish gold, much the same as the LCB “normale,” but maybe a little more vibrant. Aromas are predictably savory - beeswax, lanolin, minerals, citrus - and flavors walk that same path. The tropical fruit hits hard, with that Roussanne nuttiness right behind. The earthy, almost soapy, note stays long after the sip while acidity holds a high threshold. You could spend $45 on a Chardonnay very easily, but this wine gives you something much more interesting for your investment.

The wine is a lovely and rich greenish gold, much the same as the LCB “normale,” but maybe a little more vibrant. Aromas are predictably savory - beeswax, lanolin, minerals, citrus - and flavors walk that same path. The tropical fruit hits hard, with that Roussanne nuttiness right behind. The earthy, almost soapy, note stays long after the sip while acidity holds a high threshold. You could spend $45 on a Chardonnay very easily, but this wine gives you something much more interesting for your investment.

Oct 26th, 2016
Randy Fuller

The pale yellow wine brings a savory nose, with a bit of apricot and peach fruit aromas to pair with the saline minerality. That salinity appears on the palate, too. The savory, salty quality is a Randall Grahm calling card, and it appears here in spades. Citrus flavors - lemon, lime, orange peel - make appearances on the palate that last into the finish. Acidity is high and refreshing

The pale yellow wine brings a savory nose, with a bit of apricot and peach fruit aromas to pair with the saline minerality. That salinity appears on the palate, too. The savory, salty quality is a Randall Grahm calling card, and it appears here in spades. Citrus flavors - lemon, lime, orange peel - make appearances on the palate that last into the finish. Acidity is high and refreshing

Nov 23rd, 2015
Matt Sterr

100% Malo. Battonage Magnetique. Dry and unctuous. A unique offering.

100% Malo. Battonage Magnetique. Dry and unctuous. A unique offering.

Sep 22nd, 2015
Chris Ursini

Brand Manager Chambers & Chambers

9.1

2011 super funky

2011 super funky

Jul 21st, 2015