Chateau Bellefont-Belcier Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2023 750ml

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Chateau Bellefont-Belcier Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2023 750ml

Name: Chateau Bellefont-Belcier Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2023 750ml
Brand: Chateau Bellefont Belcier
SKU: 1022771
Price: 65.56 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94.7 (6 reviews)

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SKU 1022771

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$65.56/bottle

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JS 97pts

WA 95pts

DC 95pts

JD 95pts

VM 94pts

TWI 92pts

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Precise and minerally on the nose, with fresh, chalky red berries and hints of tobacco and fine herbs. Tense and al dente on the palate, with fine, silky tannins, transparency and texture. There is initial balance to it that makes it attractive now, but it will age well, too. This is one of the best from the estate. 72% merlot, 18% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Emilion

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Winery

Chateau Bellefont Belcier

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Saint Emilion

The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.

Ratings & Reviews

JS 97pts

James Suckling

WA 95pts

Wine Advocate

The 2023 Bellefont Belcier has turned out as beautifully as anticipated, unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark wild berries, spices, iris and violet. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and finely textured, it is animated by lively acidity and concludes with a long, penetrating finish. Over the past few years, this estate has entered a particularly compelling aesthetic phase, demonstrating how sustained attention to detail in both vineyard and cellar can translate into wines of greater precision and purity.

DC 95pts

Decanter

Wonderful wet stone freshness and vividly floral. Tasted twice, with one sample showing especially savoury aspects but both with polished tannin and impressive structure from the ripe Cabernet Sauvignons, especially. Crafted from grapes picked between 19 September and 5 October, this wine shows superb lift on the long finish, with salinity and freshness, and a hint of fine chocolate leaves the impression of 'contained opulence'. Ageing in 30% new oak, the pH is 3.56.

JD 95pts

Jeb Dunnuck

With roughly 4,960 cases produced, the 2023 Château Bellefont-Belcier comes from a brilliant terroir just beside Larcis Ducasse and Pavie (as well as Troplong Mondot and Tertre Roteboeuf). Based on 72% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and brought up 15 months in 30% new French oak, 30% ovoid wooden vats, and 40% in used barrels, it sports a dense purple hue as well as awesome aromatics of black cherries, graphite, roasted herbs, and chocolate. It picks up more floral notes with air and is medium to full-bodied, pure, graceful, and beautifully balanced, with a ripe, seamless mouthfeel. It's going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and pretty much knock your socks off over the following two decades. Drink 2029-2049.

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2023 Bellefont-Belcier is redolent of black cherry, graphite, chocolate, new leather, incense, licorice and espresso. The 2023 offers a compelling mix of Saint-Émilion power and the more finessed tannins the estate is increasingly pursuing. I am very curious to see how the 2023 develops in the coming years. There's a good bit of potential here. Tasted two times

TWI 92pts

The Wine Independent

90-92 2023 Bellefont-Belcier has a nose of fresh, pure fruit and red berries. The taste Is likewise pure and elegant with a silky, fruity finish. This is not a heavy weigh but a fine glass of wine with an almost aristocratic expression.

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Chateau Bellefont-Belcier Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2023 750ml

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Winery

Chateau Bellefont Belcier

Varietal

Red Bordeaux

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Saint Emilion

James Suckling

Wine Advocate

Decanter

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous Media

The Wine Independent

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