Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Marie Beurrier 2017

Henri Bonneau’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Marie Beurrier is one of the Rhône’s most revered and sought-after wines, prized for its depth, rarity, and unmistakable old-world character. First introduced with the 1988 vintage and named after Henri Bonneau’s aunt, it reflects a profoundly traditional approach rooted in generations of family winemaking.

Tasting Notes
Expect a deep, dense red with the kind of visual maturity and quiet intensity that signals serious Châteauneuf-du-Pape. On the nose, it typically offers layers of ripe dark fruit, garrigue, dried herbs, spice, earth, and the savory complexity that comes from long ageing in old casks. The palate is generous yet composed, built around Grenache’s warmth and silkiness, with Mourvèdre adding structure and a firmer, more savory edge. While approachable when released, this is a wine with remarkable ageing potential, capable of evolving beautifully for decades and gaining nuance, fragrance, and texture over time.

Production
The wine comes from Henri Bonneau’s small 6-hectare estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where very low yields and late harvesting are essential to achieving full phenolic ripeness. The blend is typically around 90% Grenache, with Mourvèdre and small amounts of Counoise and Vaccarèse adding spice, lift, and complexity. Fermentation takes place in cement vats, followed by exceptionally long ageing in a combination of ancient foudres and old oak barrels for three to five years, sometimes longer depending on the vintage and the estate’s judgement. The result is a wine shaped as much by patience as by fruit, with each year’s final composition decided only when the wine is considered ready.

Food & Serving
Serve with rich, deeply flavoured dishes such as roast lamb, game, beef daube, duck confit, or slow-braised short ribs. It also works beautifully with aged cheeses and Provençal herb-driven cuisine. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting is recommended—especially for younger bottles—to help the wine open gradually and reveal its full aromatic range.

Producer
Henri Bonneau (1938–2016) was a 12th-generation grower who began making his own wine in 1956 and became one of the great legends of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. His tiny estate, strict low-yield farming, and fiercely traditional cellar practices earned him a near-mythic reputation among collectors and critics worldwide. Today, his son Marcel continues the family legacy, preserving the style and spirit of these rare wines.

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