A historic heart, deep roots
Founded in 1976 by Gérard and Marie-Claude Bonnet , the estate was established in a former 16th-century chapel , at the foot of the hills of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Today, it is their son Éric Bonnet who oversees the winemaking with innovation and rigor .
An exceptional geography: heat, mistral and ancient soils
Located in the southern Rhône Valley, between Avignon and Orange, the estate benefits from a dry Mediterranean climate, marked by intense sunshine and the invigorating gusts of the mistral wind. The rare earths of Châteauneuf-du-Pape express themselves here with refinement: sandy soils, rounded pebbles and calcareous molasses produce grapes rich in character, but with a unique elegance.
Organic commitment at the heart of the cellar
Since 2011, the estate has been committed to organic viticulture, with certification obtained from the 2014 vintage. This transition is accompanied by a sustainable approach that is attentive to the terroir.
Wines to (re)discover
Châteauneuf-du-Pape – The distinguished expression of the terroir
A typical blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault, this red reveals a superb structure and good aging potential.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc – Purity and finesse
The 2023 vintage, blended with Clairette Rose, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne , offers a delicate wine with floral, pear and anise aromas, with a lively and very pure acidity.
Secret de Pignan – The quintessence of century-old Grenache
Among the estate's most emblematic vintages, Secret de Pignan stands out as a masterful interpretation of Grenache , produced from century-old vines planted on the legendary sandy terroir of the Pignan location in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
100% Grenache , harvested manually at perfect maturity, this vintage is vinified with millimeter precision, followed by partial aging in demi-muids to preserve the elegance of the fruit and the natural structure of the grape variety.
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A deep and racy wine, with a complex bouquet combining candied raspberry , garrigue , sweet spices and notes of cocoa .
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A velvety, ample, structured mouthfeel , supported by controlled freshness and a persistent finish.
Rated up to 95/100 by international critics, Secret de Pignan rivals the greatest names in the southern Rhône.
Decant in its youth to open it up, or cellar for 10–15 years for a silky peak.
