Bonpas
Grand Cartulaire Vacqueyras
Bonpas
Grand Cartulaire Vacqueyras
Silbertus Prieur, entrusted with the noble task of gathering offerings from the surrounding villages, immortalized his journey in the Cartulaire—a revered ledger of charters and the sacred titles of an estate. Each entry whispers tales of heritage and dedication, preserving the essence of a timeless legacy. Rooted in the enchanting terroir of Vacqueyras, where a plateau of clay, sand, and limestone pebbles basks under golden sunshine and dances with the cooling Mistral winds, this wine radiates its origins.
Wine Production
The sun-drenched ripeness of the grapes invites a gentle touch during winemaking, with careful extractions at a harmonious 25°C and delicate, rhythmic pump-overs. As fermentation nears its close, the lees are stirred back into the wine, weaving a silken roundness into its bold tannic structure. A thoughtful 10% of the cuvée spends eight months cradled in 1- to 3-year-old French oak barrels, imbuing the wine with an exquisite balance and a whisper of complexity.
Tasting Notes
Dominant notes of mild spices, which are then taken over by flavors of garrigue herbs and black stone fruit. This wine, with its soft, silky tannins, is very round and boasts lovely length.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with hearty dishes such as eggplant lasagna, duck breast or skirt steak with shallots.
Silbertus Prieur, entrusted with the noble task of gathering offerings from the surrounding villages, immortalized his journey in the Cartulaire—a revered ledger of charters and the sacred titles of an estate. Each entry whispers tales of heritage and dedication, preserving the essence of a timeless legacy. Rooted in the enchanting terroir of Vacqueyras, where a plateau of clay, sand, and limestone pebbles basks under golden sunshine and dances with the cooling Mistral winds, this wine radiates its origins.
Wine Production
The sun-drenched ripeness of the grapes invites a gentle touch during winemaking, with careful extractions at a harmonious 25°C and delicate, rhythmic pump-overs. As fermentation nears its close, the lees are stirred back into the wine, weaving a silken roundness into its bold tannic structure. A thoughtful 10% of the cuvée spends eight months cradled in 1- to 3-year-old French oak barrels, imbuing the wine with an exquisite balance and a whisper of complexity.
Tasting Notes
Dominant notes of mild spices, which are then taken over by flavors of garrigue herbs and black stone fruit. This wine, with its soft, silky tannins, is very round and boasts lovely length.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with hearty dishes such as eggplant lasagna, duck breast or skirt steak with shallots.
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About the Vineyard
The Provençal name “Vaqueiras” comes from the Latin “Valléa Quadreria” which means “valley of stones”. The Vacqueyras appellation vineyards extend over 1,460 hectares at the foot of the “Dentelles de Montmirail” mountain around Vacqueyras and Sarrians villages. The vast expanse of the ‘plateau des garrigues’ produces sun-drenched, fruit-forward Grenache Noir (minimum proportion of 50% in the blend) that gives Bonpas Vacqueyras finesse, round and delicious flavours.
