2020 Château Bellevue Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

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Description

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Hubert de Bouard (Chateau Angélus) is co-owner of this Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé. Bellevue has the vineyard with a south-southwest exposure on the slope between three Premier Cru Classés (Ch. Beauséjour Bécot, Ch. Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse and Ch. Angélus)! The vineyard covers 6.82 ha with a terroir of clay-limestone and limestone. The yields are particularly low (24hl/ha). Only 1500 cases of this beautiful wine are produced! The Bellevue is still a very affordable Grandcru from St Emilion and is therefore very popular, partly because of quality versus price. The vineyard of Château Bellevue consists exclusively of the Merlot grape variety.

The wine has an intense ruby red colour in the glass with purple reflections. This St Emilion has refined wood nuances, delicate coconut, black wild berries supported by a hint of plum, fresh fig and a little nougat. Complex, juicy, tight texture, fresh cherries, ripe integrated tannins, very balanced. Has a nice ageing potential.

FACT: In the tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this wine

Notes of critiques

Note

Anthocyanes/Y. Castaing

92-94

Bettane & Desseauve

93-94

Decanter

94

J. Robinson

16+

JM Quarin

93

Jeb Dunnuck

92-94+

THE FIGARO – F. Durand-Bazin

92

Land of Wines

95

Vinous – A. Galloni

85-87

Vinous – N. Martin

93-95

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Emillion
Winery Chateau Bellevue
Grape Merlot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2024
Drinking till 2045
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
James Suckling rating 95
Tasting Profiles Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard

Professional Reviews

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James Suckling

95

(93-95)

R

Wijnhuis

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Château Bellevue, a Grand Cru Classé located in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation, is owned by the Pradel de Lavaux family. The Château Bellevue vineyard occupies a single block of 3 hectares (7.41 acres) and consists exclusively of the Merlot grape variety. Located on one of the finest terroirs in Saint-Emilion, and with some of the great Premiers Grands Crus Classés as close neighbours, the vineyard stretches seamlessly across both slopes and plateau.

Château Bellevue offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The park, with both Mediterranean and Atlantic vegetation, offers an oasis of unique biodiversity in the heart of the vineyard. While strolling through this magical place, visitors can discover a beautiful 17th century chartreuse with balustraded terraces and a rich heritage that traces the history of Saint-Emilion's vines and wine.

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