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RHÔNE VALLEY

NOUVELLES
DE BOISSET
WINTER 2020-2021

A NEW CHAPTER
Cairanne Grand Hospitalier 2019

In 1278, the Knights Hospitaller of St John of Jerusalem
set up in Bonpas. In 2020, Bonpas pays tribute
with the Cairanne Grand Hospitalier 2019.

This powerful yet fresh Côtes du Rhône is a blend of To eliminate the heavier lees, the wines were racked
four varietals. Carignan and Syrah from the terraced off soon after the fermentation was completed. The The Chartreuse de Bonpas looks
hills of Aygues to the west, formed of pebbles, clay and fine lees were put in suspension until the cold weather down over the River Durance
near to Avignon. It was originally
fine sand, provide finesse. Grenache and Mourvèdre arrived to enhance roundness and depth. a fortified monastery built by the
from selected plots on the higher slopes covered in This Cairanne Grand Hospitalier 2019 is characterized Hospitaliers of St. John of Jerusalem
large pebbles bring complexity and fruit. by aromas of red berries and spices, with a soft in the 13 century. The name comes
th
The vinification sought to bring out the organoleptic freshness over a silky finale. A wine to be served with from the history of the tumultuous
river, which had to be crossed at
characteristics of these varietals. As such, the grilled meat or game. the ford, or “bon passage” (good
Grenache was fermented with the Syrah, while the passage) at the bottom of the priory.
Carignan and Mourvèdre, which are more aromatic, The name Bonpas comes from the
were vinified separately. Latin, bonus passus.

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