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RHÔNE VALLEY

NOUVELLES
DE BOISSET
FALL 2021

THE SIGNATURE OF BONPAS
Grenache noir on rolled pebbles

Bonpas represents the expression of the Grenache Noir grape variety
on a terroir of rolled pebbles, or galets roulés. Together, they give the

wines an ideal tannic balance and forge the identity of the house range.

Mineral terroir their varietal specificities, such as aroma, color,
The meeting of the Mistral and the rolled pebbles and acidity, round out the structure and bouquet
that were created during the formation of the Rhone of the Grenache.
riverbed, offers perfect conditions for the Grenache The vinification is carried out using a process of
Noir grape which flourishes on this slightly acidic co-fermentation, with Syrah/Grenache, Carignan/
and stony soil. Mourvèdre, or Grenache/Mourvèdre fermented at
Mature vines a controlled temperature of around 25°C.
This grape variety is tamed over time. The older These early marriages allow for an optimal and
the vine, the fewer the grapes, and at Bonpas, they subtle integration of polyphenols, anthocyanins Jean-Luc Durand,
prefer vines that are at least 25 years old because and other aroma precursors that give roundness, winemaker
their grapes bring accomplished tannins and great fattiness, and olfactory complexity to Bonpas wines.
richness on the nose to each cuvée. An intense style
Two-by-two vinification These wines offer aromas of dark fruits such as
Grenache noir is the backbone of the wine, supported prune and fig, underlined by notes of cocoa, coffee,
by complementary grape varieties such as Syrah, and spices.
Mourvèdre, and Carignan. Like salt and pepper,

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