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CHARTE DU VIGNERON INDEPENDANT Ce vigneron Respecte son terroir. Travaille sa vigne. Récolte son raisin. Vinifie et élève son vin. Élabore son eau de vie. Met en bouteille dans sa cave sa production. Commercialise ses produits. Se perfectionne dans le respect de la tradition. Accueille, conseille la dégustation et prend plaisir à présenter le fruit de son travail 
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CHÂTEAU
HAUT BONNEAU
APPELLATION MONTAGNE SAINT EMILION CONTRÔLEE
Vin du Vieux Continent
Vin du Vieux Continent
Picture a small vineyard nestling in the heart of the Bordeaux region, the world’s leading area for producing fine wines. Imagine a special place where the Chateau Haut Bonneau can be found, with its 22 “parcels” of land, each having been carefully selected over decades and planted with the best examples of merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon vines. A vineyard of vines with an average age of 45 years, but the story does not stop there.
It all began in 1822
M. Hubert DAVID, an agricultural engineer, bought and created in this year the property which he passed on to his son 50 years later in 1872. It was then called “Cru Bonneau près St. Emilion”, even before the creation of the AOC Montagne St Emilion in 1936.
In 1948 the property was left to M. Jean PAUBERT, who gave it the name “Chateau Oh Bonneau”.
Twenty years later, the name underwent another change to become “Chateau Haut Bonneau”, when it was acquired by M. Maurice MARCHAND. He developed the property and planted a selection of the best grape varieties and stock for grafting, adapted to the soil of each “parcel”.
In 1948 the property was left to M. Jean PAUBERT, who gave it the name “Chateau Oh Bonneau”.
Twenty years later, the name underwent another change to become “Chateau Haut Bonneau”, when it was acquired by M. Maurice MARCHAND. He developed the property and planted a selection of the best grape varieties and stock for grafting, adapted to the soil of each “parcel”.
And on to the new century
In 1999, M. Bruno MARCHAND enlarged the property by adding to it the property created in the 60’s by his grandparents in the commune of Petit Palais, in the AOC Bordeaux Rouge area. The same techniques were applied here, tending the vines, managing the yields, ensuring the creation of a great wine: CHATEAU LA CROIX DES DUCS.
Today the property covers 11 hectares and the continuity of the work of M, Maurice MARCHAND is ensured by his sons Bruno and Olivier. The main objectives remain – maximising the quality of the vineyard and the evolution of the wine-making techniques – in order to obtain a wine of great quality, worthy of the “Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée”, capable of satisfying as many of our customers as possible.
Today the property covers 11 hectares and the continuity of the work of M, Maurice MARCHAND is ensured by his sons Bruno and Olivier. The main objectives remain – maximising the quality of the vineyard and the evolution of the wine-making techniques – in order to obtain a wine of great quality, worthy of the “Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée”, capable of satisfying as many of our customers as possible.
The grape varieties
The secret of the Montagne St Emilion wines: the blending of different grape varieties, each bringing its own character and its own individuality. In bringing them together, the winemaker creates a composition.
Here the most important variety is the merlot. It brings colour, aromatic richness, suppleness and roundness. It is blended with the cabernet franc and the cabernet sauvignon. The former gives finesse and freshness, as well as the tannic structure and the ability to age well. The latter adds a touch of spice and the harmonious development of the wine with age.
Here the most important variety is the merlot. It brings colour, aromatic richness, suppleness and roundness. It is blended with the cabernet franc and the cabernet sauvignon. The former gives finesse and freshness, as well as the tannic structure and the ability to age well. The latter adds a touch of spice and the harmonious development of the wine with age.
Some helpful tips
Store your wine carefullyIf you have a well-aired cellar, this is perfect. If not, the wardrobe of the guest room will do very well. Keep your bottles lying horizontally in a wooden box, avoiding light and, most important, variations in temperature.Taste your wine at its best
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