Winemaker Notes
Soils rich in limestone and broken mountain rock on De Wetshof’s site-specific vineyards allow this wine to emit optimum varietal expression. An unwooded wine, Bon Vallon has a brisk and clean freshness leading into a wide spectrum of classic flavors including citrus, wild flowers and grilled nuts, with a nuanced minerality on the aftertaste.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Attractive nose of elderflower, lime, red apple, pear and hints of smoke. Very refreshing, structured and precise. Dry finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Expressing a delicate mineral essence in the glass with just-ripe lemons and underripe pineapple and peach, the 2022 Bon Vallon Chardonnay is fresh and zesty. Medium-bodied, it compresses on the palate, revealing a crisp and mineral-driven mouthfeel with a delightful, flinty note before delivering a focused finish, uncomplicated by oak. Rating: 90+
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