Michael Steinberger: A classic Châteauneuf bouquet redolent of raspberry, herbs, flowers, and licorice. Very sumptuous on the palate, yet the fruit seems fresh rather than stewed— a neat trick, that. Gently spicy, and with a nice mineral kick. Seamless and very persistent. There is richness here, but also restraint, which is not a word that is often applied to Bonneau’s wines. A fantastic Southern Rhône wine, and one that would easily win over even the biggest Bonneau skeptic. A (19)