Chateau Bonalgue 2023, Pomerol 37.5cl half bottle

Description

Château Bonalgue 2023 Half Bottle – Pomerol in a 37.5cl Format

Enjoy one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious appellations in the perfect serving size with Château Bonalgue 2023 Pomerol Half Bottle (37.5cl). Produced in the renowned Pomerol appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, this elegant half bottle offers all the richness, finesse and charm of Château Bonalgue in a convenient format for one or two people.

Made mainly from Merlot, with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc, Château Bonalgue is renowned for its silky texture, generous dark fruit and refined structure. The highly regarded 2023 vintage showcases vibrant fruit, freshness and impressive balance, making it approachable in its youth while offering the potential to develop further in the bottle.

Whether you’re looking for a half-bottle of Pomerol, a premium wine for a special meal, or simply prefer the flexibility of 37.5cl bottles, Château Bonalgue delivers the quality expected from one of Bordeaux’s finest appellations.

Château Bonalgue Winemaking

• Meticulous vineyard management, including pruning, leaf thinning, debudding, and green harvesting
• Grapes are hand-harvested into small trays to prevent crushing or damage
• Initial hand-sorting in the vineyard, first bunch by bunch, then berry by berry
• Vinified plot by plot with manual pumping over, punching of the cap, and unballasting where necessary
• Maceration for approximately one month
• Gentle pneumatic pressing followed by malolactic fermentation in barrel
• Matured for 18 months in fine-grained French oak barrels (50% new, 50% second fill)
• The wine is a blend of approximately 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc

Vineyards

The exceptional terroir of Château Bonalgue is a masterclass in the unique geography of Pomerol. Spanning a boutique 7.55 hectares, the estate’s vineyard is planted mainly with Merlot, with some Cabernet Franc, with vines averaging 25 years of age.

Here, the vines thrive on a precise blend of gravel and sandy-clay topsoils, sitting directly atop a legendary subsoil of alios—the famous iron-ore band that lends Pomerol its distinctive, sought-after character. These heat-retaining soils act as natural radiators, encouraging early, remarkably even ripening to bring the fruit to absolute, flawless maturity year after year.

About Château Bonalgue

Steeped in history, Château Bonalgue is a jewel in the heart of Bordeaux’s prestigious Pomerol appellation. The estate’s viticultural roots run deep, with the first archive references to the “Graves de Bonalgue” vineyards dating back to the French Revolution. The château itself was born in the early 19th century when Captain Rabion, a veteran of Napoleon’s Grand Army, inherited the land, built a handsome residence to house his regimental arms, and planted the magnificent Lebanese cedar trees that still grace the grounds today.

In 1926, the property was acquired by the Bourotte family, who continue to safeguard and champion its exceptional terroir today. Under their stewardship, the vineyard has been maintained in peak condition, seamlessly combining modern, refined winemaking techniques with a deep respect for tradition.

The family’s Right Bank pedigree extends well beyond Bonalgue; their impressive portfolio also includes Clos du Clocher and Château Monregard La Croix in Pomerol, Château Les Hauts-Conseillants in Lalande-de-Pomerol, and Château du Courlat in Lussac-Saint-Émilion.

Also available in 75cl bottles and larger formats.

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