Château La Croix Bonnelle
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Traditional family estate delivering honest, food-friendly Montagne-Saint-Émilion from 40-year-old vines.
Château La Croix Bonnelle is a family-owned estate managed by Olivier Sulzer, situated in the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. The vineyard spans approximately 13 hectares with vines averaging over 40 years old, planted on clay-siliceous and gravelly soils. The estate primarily cultivates Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Winemaking emphasizes traditional techniques—manual harvesting, cold maceration, and aging in French oak barrels—resulting in wines with classic Bordeaux character: dark fruit, warm spice, and well-integrated tannins.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for Bordeaux lovers who seek an authentic Right Bank experience at an approachable price, especially with red meats and hearty stews.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What appellation is Château La Croix Bonnelle?
- The estate is in the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation, a prestigious satellite of Saint-Émilion on Bordeaux's Right Bank.
- What grapes are used in the wine?
- The wine is primarily Merlot (around 80%) with Cabernet Franc (around 20%), typical of the Right Bank Bordeaux style.
- How long can the wines be aged?
- The wines are approachable on release but have the structure to age comfortably for 5 to 10 years in a good cellar.