Divinus de Chateau Bonnet Rouge, 2018 Bordeaux France

PRESENTATION

Divinus is Château Bonnet's prestige cuvée. Our winemaking team has taken the greatest of care

every step of the way to produce a wine on a par with the great growths. Made from perfectly ripe

grapes, this cuvée displays softer fruit, more body and more pronounced oak when young than the

Château Bonnet Réserve.

THE VINTAGE

2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the

second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine… Heavy rainfall in the first half of the

year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.

TERROIR

Shallow soils with clay and asteriated limestone, excellent drainage and southern exposure

IN THE VINEYARD

Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding

Grape Harvest: By hand

VINIFICATION

Temperature controlled with pumping-over and breaking up of the cap of solid grape particles.

AGEING

For 18 months in new french oak barrels.

VARIETALS

Merlot 80%, Cabernet sauvignon 20%

TASTING

This Divinus is a wonderful, deep cherry-red colour.This Divinus is a wonderful, deep cherry-red

colour. The nose is very expressive, combining black fruit aromas (blackberry) and oaky and spicy

notes, thanks to barrel ageing. A remarkable balance between fruit and oak. Starts out

straightforward, becoming wonderfully round mid-palate. Well-structured and concentrated,

leading into a lovely long aftertaste, reminiscent of the oaky and black fruit notes perceived on the

nose. This wine unveils all its qualities when served with grilled rib steak or pot-roasted guinea

fowl