Castello Bonomi Cru Perdu by Castello Bonomi

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 12 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement2 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow peach, lemon zest, brioche, toasted hazelnut, white flowers

Palate: yellow apple, lemon curd, patisserie cream, saline minerality

Castello Bonomi's single-vineyard Millesimato from a lost (perdu) cru on Monte Orfano. 100 percent Chardonnay with 4 years on lees.

What it pairs with

Risotto agli scampi Find risotto agli scampi on TableJourney →
Langoustine risotto meets the wine's patisserie cream and lemon curd; high acidity scrubs the Carnaroli starch.
Capesante in conchiglia
Pan-seared scallops find a foil in the wine's brioche and saline finish.
Aged Parmigiano 24 months Find aged parmigiano 24 months on TableJourney →
Crystalline cheese salt mirrors the saline minerality; fresh almond echoes the rind.

History

Cru Perdu (lost vineyard) is Castello Bonomi's single-vineyard Millesimato. The name nods to a heritage Monte Orfano plot that the family reclaimed.

2003: First Cru Perdu vintage

Facts

Producer: Castello Bonomi · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)
Classification: DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Brut
Oak: Vinified partly in oak; minimum 48 months on lees in bottle
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 40 to 60 at retail
Drinking window: 2-12 from disgorgement
First vintage: 2003
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Castello Bonomi Cru Perdu

What does Castello Bonomi Cru Perdu taste like?

Yellow peach, lemon zest, brioche, toasted hazelnut and white flowers on the nose; yellow apple, lemon curd, patisserie cream and saline minerality on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish from 48 months on lees.

What does Cru Perdu mean?

Cru Perdu is French for 'lost vineyard'. The cuvée is Castello Bonomi's single-vineyard Millesimato from a reclaimed heritage plot on Monte Orfano.

When should I drink Cru Perdu?

Drink between 2 and 12 years from disgorgement. The patisserie autolysis and saline minerality deepen between 5 and 9 years from disgorgement.

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