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Domaine Bonnigal-Bodet, Touraine Amboise Sec, Les Beauvoirs, Domaine de la Prévôté, Amboise, Limeray, Touraine, Loire, France, 2022

Product code: 5567

Producer Profile

The Domaine Bonnigal-Bodet is located in Limeray (Amboise), in the heart of the Loire Valley.

Having been handed down from father to son since 1927, the estate is now run by the 4th generation and long-time best friends’ Jean Baptiste Bonnigal and Stéphane Bodet, who took over together in 2015. The vineyards themselves are stretched across a large range of terroirs, with a multitude of local grape varities, including Chenin Blanc, Côt, Sauvignon Blanc and Pineau d'Aunis.

Viticulture

The vineyards span a wide range of terroirs and host a variety of local grape varieties, including Chenin Blanc, Côt, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pineau d'Aunis. Jean-Baptiste and Stéphane apply organic and biodynamic practices, drawing on their experience in New Zealand and Bordeaux to craft wines that combine precision with purity. They are dedicated to sustainable viticulture and producing high-quality wines that truly reflect the terroir of the Loire Valley. The grapes for ‘Les Beauvoirs’ come from carefully selected vineyards within the Amboise Blanc appellation. The vines average 20 years old and are planted at a density of 6,600 vines per hectare. Viticultural practices adhere to organic and biodynamic principles, minimising chemical inputs and promoting biodiversity.

Winemaking

Malolactic fermentation is carefully controlled to enhance the wine’s complexity and texture, occurring in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts to preserve the purity of the fresh fruit flavours. The wine is then aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks, allowing further development of character and depth. It is bottled without filtration or fining to maintain its natural integrity.

Tasting Note

Green apple, citrus peel, white flowers, and a touch of honey and wet stone minerality typical of Chenin’s terroir. On the palate, the wine is dry and crisp, showcasing lively acidity balanced by a textured, slightly creamy mouthfeel. Flavours of quince, lemon zest, and almond unfold into a long, mineral-driven finish.