Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Blanc

8.921 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Michael Chelus

Apple, honey, toasted brioche, lemon candy, slate and hints of dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Apple, honey, toasted brioche, lemon candy, slate and hints of dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Aug 21st, 2018
Michael Chelus

Apple, honey, pithy lemon, oak, slate and dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Apple, honey, pithy lemon, oak, slate and dried apricot. Good acidity and balance.

Feb 10th, 2017
Randy Fuller

Nose a little slow to get going. Aromas of quince and peach are smacked with a delightful salinity. The palate is exquisite, with lovely white fruit flavors and a decent acidity tempered by the wine's mellow mouthfeel. Traces of a floral sense melt into a slightly saline feel on the finish.

Nose a little slow to get going. Aromas of quince and peach are smacked with a delightful salinity. The palate is exquisite, with lovely white fruit flavors and a decent acidity tempered by the wine's mellow mouthfeel. Traces of a floral sense melt into a slightly saline feel on the finish.

Mar 24th, 2015
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Nov 13th, 2018
candy wilson

2022
60% vermentino
40% grenache

2022
60% vermentino
40% grenache

Jun 9th, 2024
J. Kim
8.7

Bit flat int the middle, but nice texture and three-dimensional fruit.

Bit flat int the middle, but nice texture and three-dimensional fruit.

Aug 20th, 2019
Wulf Losee

As whites go this is delicious. 2014 opened August 2018. 2/3rds Genache Blanc and 1/3 Roussanne, with the smooth tannic structure of a wine that's gone through malolactic fermentation. Citrus and sage on the nose. Smooth tannic structure all the way down with just a hint of tartness on the top of the palate. It's lovely chilled, but it gets a bit insipid as it warms up.

As whites go this is delicious. 2014 opened August 2018. 2/3rds Genache Blanc and 1/3 Roussanne, with the smooth tannic structure of a wine that's gone through malolactic fermentation. Citrus and sage on the nose. Smooth tannic structure all the way down with just a hint of tartness on the top of the palate. It's lovely chilled, but it gets a bit insipid as it warms up.

Aug 5th, 2018
Byron Hewett

Crisp, clean. Roussanne/Grenache Blanc blend.

Crisp, clean. Roussanne/Grenache Blanc blend.

Jul 20th, 2018
Martin Mills

Provençal style with lots of rousanne freshness

Provençal style with lots of rousanne freshness

Oct 16th, 2016
Nick Wolfe

This is the 2010. Drinking very well now. Beautifully aromatic on the nose with floral, citrus, and mineral notes. Palate is bright but balanced with a earthy, ripe fruit sweet perception. There's talc, orange pith, and some tropical fruit. This wine shows Randall's talent. Better now than when this wine was young. Oh, and fantastic with a Mediterranean seafood and turkey sausage stew.

This is the 2010. Drinking very well now. Beautifully aromatic on the nose with floral, citrus, and mineral notes. Palate is bright but balanced with a earthy, ripe fruit sweet perception. There's talc, orange pith, and some tropical fruit. This wine shows Randall's talent. Better now than when this wine was young. Oh, and fantastic with a Mediterranean seafood and turkey sausage stew.

Aug 18th, 2015