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How do we define a great winemaking estate?
Extraordinary terroir, winemaking excellence and a long track record for quality are three criteria that spring to mind.
Clos de la Bonnette can only claim the first two, as Isabelle Guiller-Montabonnet has only been making wine since 2009.
Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for eight Clos de la Bonnette wines
As for the third element, however, I suspect it’s only a matter of time.
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Tasting notes and scores for eight Clos de la Bonnette wines:
Wines in order of style and score
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