Vire Clesse E.J. Thevenet Bongran 2016
Vire Clesse E.J. Thevenet Bongran 2016 is a dry, full-bodied white from Chardonnay (Vire-Clesse, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, lobster. Cheapest offer £45.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Domaine de la Bongran is a notable wine producer located in the Mâconnais region of southern Burgundy. Their ‘Viré Clessé Cuvée E.J. Thévenet’ is a white wine made from Chardonnay grown in the appellation of Viré Clessé, known for producing expressive, full-bodied white wines. The wine is named in honour of Jean Thévenet`s father, Émile-Joseph Thévenet. The 2016 vintage was a challenging one for Burgundy, with frost and hail impacting the region. However, careful vineyard management and selection during harvest allowed Domaine de la Bongran to produce a high-quality wine.