Bonnezeaux 1997 Chateau de Fesles

Classification
Type	Doux
Marque	Chateau de Fesles
Millésime	1997
Pays	France
Région	Loire
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Stock	1

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Robert Parker (90)

The 1997 Bonnezeaux was aromatically muted. On the palate, however, this wine is immensely rich, ripe, and densely packed with quince, apricots, and spices. Chateau de Fesles' policy is to employ 100% new oak barrels, a potentially dangerous proposition when working with the delicate Chenin Blanc grape. That being said, 1997 is the third consecutive year where they have done so with admirable results. This layered, intensely sweet, oily, and full-bodied wine reveals a spicy, positive influence from the oak with none of the potential drawbacks. If this offering can gain some freshness, elegance, and focus with aging, it will merit an even higher score.

Winespectator (92)

Concentration and balance mark this white, which is intense yet lively, sweet yet refreshing, with flavors of dried apple, vanilla, peach and honey that linger on the finish. Elegant and harmonious, it will continue to improve with age.

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