Bonnezeaux
White — avg 92.4/100 Wine Enthusiast score
92.4
range 91–95
$47.5
5
white
Bonnezeaux — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 5 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 92.4/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 92.4/100 |
| Score range | 91–95 |
| Average price | $47.5 |
| Review count | 5 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations — a benchmark for quality within the region.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: honey, rich, lemon, orange, apple, pineapple, honeyed, peach.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Château de Fesles 2011 Vin Rare (Bonnezeaux) | Château de Fesles | 95/100 | $40 |
| Château la Varière 2009 Les Roches (Bonnezeaux) | Château la Varière | 93/100 | $45 |
| Château la Varière 2011 Les Melleresses (Bonnezeaux) | Château la Varière | 92/100 | $50 |
| Château la Varière 2009 Les Melleresses (Bonnezeaux) | Château la Varière | 91/100 | $55 |
| Château de Fesles 2007 Bonnezeaux | Château de Fesles | 91/100 | — |
Sample expert review
From the appellation that is at a summit of Loire sweet wines, this golden wine balances intense acidity with intense botrytis and honey flavors. Ripe peaches and pineapples dominate the fruit profile of this concentrated, beautiful wine. It is just approaching its peak, so wait a little longer, until 2018.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Château de Fesles 2011 Vin Rare (Bonnezeaux)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Ancien couvent des Cordeliers
- Château de la Roche de Noyant-la-Gravoyère
- Hôtel Petot de Le Mans
- Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre-les-Bois
- Immeuble de Fontenay-le-Comte
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Bonnezeaux wines?
Bonnezeaux averages 92.4/100 across 5 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 91 to 95.
How much does Bonnezeaux wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $47.5. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Bonnezeaux?
Bonnezeaux is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.