Château La Varière, Bonnezeaux Les Melleresses, 2009 - 50cl Gamay It’s the kind of wine

It’s the kind of wine that manages to be both refreshingly relaxed and seriously well made

A recent tasting of the first vintage (2009) at lunch with Alain proved this wine’s incredible longevity - it was still vibrant

This 2022 Rioja Blanco is bright and inviting

The finish is full

The proportions of grape varieties planted are 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc

Château La Varière, Bonnezeaux Les Melleresses, 2009 - 50cl Gamay It’s the kind of wineChteau La Varire Bonnezeaux Les Melleresses has a ripe and concentrated nose, combining citrus fruits, sweet spices and tropical fruits. Similarly concentrated on the palate, both rich and harmonious. Despite its weightiness and oily texture, it is initially restrained due to its youth, showing candied peel, dried apricot and quince with its sweetness countered by a disarmingly fresh level of acidity. Delicious now, but with plenty more enjoyment to