# Clos de Beauce (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Bonnigal-Bodet
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chenin Blanc
- **Region:** Loire, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 13–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, peach, lemon, apple, apricot, pear, biscuit, bread dough

## About this wine

Domaine Bonnigal-Bodet Clos de Beauce 2022 is a white wine from the Touraine Amboise AOC in the Loire Valley, made from 100% Chenin Blanc. The estate, a family-run operation since 1927, is managed by the fourth generation, Jean Baptiste Bonnigal and Stéphane Bodet. They employ organic and biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing manual labor to achieve a pure expression of terroir and vintage. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable conditions, resulting in a wine with richness and balanced acidity.

## Interesting facts

- Family estate since 1927.
- Fourth generation winemakers.
- Practices organic and biodynamic viticulture.
- Awarded 89/100 by Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024.

## Food pairing

The wine's controlled acidity and medium body make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of fatty fish and poultry, while its subtle complexity complements creamy textures and earthy flavors found in vegetarian dishes and soft cheeses.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Bonnigal-Bodet Clos de Beauce 2022 begins with spontaneous alcoholic fermentation, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel vats. This method is employed to maintain the wine's freshness and highlight the characteristics derived from the grape and its vineyard site. The estate's commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture underpins their approach to winemaking.