Château Bonalgue, Pomerol, 2017

Name: Château Bonalgue, Pomerol
Brand: Château Bonalgue
Price: 353.47 GBP

Available Vintages

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justerini & brooks tasting note

Characterised by its sumptuous bouquet, the Bonalgue 2017 unfurls mesmerising notes of ripe dark fruits, intricate spices, and a delightful hint of earthiness. This melange of tantalising flavours is beautifully balanced, offering not just complexity but a harmonious drinking experience. The maturation in French oak barrels adds an enchanting depth and resplendent structure to this elegant claret. A paragon of finesse and opulence, the Bonalgue 2017 is a testament to tradition, terroir, and tailored craftsmanship that is the hallmark of the Pomerol appellation and the Chateau Bonalgue winery.

critic reviews

91+/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Bonalgue opens with very pretty scents of red roses, kirsch and mulberries giving way to notions of iron ore, underbrush and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegant, lively and refreshing with bags of juicy black fruit and a soft texture, finishing with a quiet intensity.

DRINKING WINDOW 2020 - 2033

date of review 03/2020

89/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2017 Bonalgue offers rustic, slightly smudged red fruit on the nose, blackcurrant leaf and black truffle surfacing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, cedar and graphite. The finish is not complex but clean and smooth. Enjoy this decent, if slightly conservative Pomerol over the next decade.

DRINKING WINDOW 2021 - 2029

date of review 02/2020