Grignan les Adhémar AOP – Domaine Bonetto Fabrol – Colombier – white

Description

Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP – Domaine Bonetto Fabrol – “Colombier” white is a wine made from a harmonious blend of grape varieties typical of the southern Rhône Valley, carefully grown on the sunny hillsides of the Drôme provençale. The estate, committed to environmentally friendly winegrowing, showcases artisanal craftsmanship and an authentic expression of its terroir.

The 2023 vintage of Colombier white is made mainly from Viognier, complemented by Grenache blanc and Clairette, grown on well-drained clay-limestone soils that bring balance and freshness. The Mediterranean climate, with its wide temperature swings between day and night, encourages slow ripening, conducive to aromatic concentration while retaining lovely natural acidity.

The grapes are harvested by hand at dawn to preserve the freshness of the berries. They are then gently pressed and the must is cold-settled before fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats, to preserve the aromatic purity of the wine. Ageing on fine lees for a few months with light bâtonnage gives the wine a fuller texture and lovely aromatic complexity, without heaviness.

On tasting, the colour is pale with golden glints. The nose expresses itself intensely with aromas of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia), fresh citrus (grapefruit, lemon), and notes of white-fleshed fruit such as pear or peach. The palate is lively and taut, with a fresh attack, a mid-palate balanced between roundness and tension, and a mouth-watering finish marked by a subtle minerality.

A white that is at once expressive, structured and easy to drink, to be served at around 10–12°C. It will go beautifully with seafood, grilled fish, refined Asian cuisine or a savoury tart with sun-ripened vegetables.

Grape varieties: Viognier, Grenache blanc, Clairette
Terroir: Clay-limestone
Ageing: On fine lees in stainless steel vats, 4 to 6 months
Serving: 10–12°C
Cellaring: 2 to 3 years

A white cuvée full of freshness and finesse, true to the elegant signature of Domaine Bonetto Fabrol.