2015 Belair-Monange
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Tasting Notes
Features some seriously racy raspberry and plum coulis flavors, glistening with bitter orange and rooibos tea accents before picking up a long chalky spine on the finish. Tightly focused, revealing impressive perfume that should unfurl slowly. Mar 2016, James Molesworth, www.WineSpectator.com
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James Suckling
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Incredible depth of fruit to this wine with ultra-powerful tannins that remain agile and soft. So much intensity. It’s layered with ripe fruit and caressing mouth feel. Neoclassical in style. Mostly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc. Mar 2016, www.JamesSuckling.com
Rich, tannic and dominated by oak at this stage, but this ambitious wine will settle into itself over the next year or two. Firm and dense, with layered tannins, inky, slightly fruitcakey notes, this finishes with a frisson of limestone freshness. Apr 2016, www.timatkin.com, Drink: 2022-2035
Only 12ha of the 23.5ha estate in production at present. Has come on leaps and bounds. Appealing berry fruit nose. Generous fruit on the palate but freshness and precision as well. Plentiful but ripe tannins. Limestone terroir shows its presence. Super harmony and balance. Apr 2016, James Lawther MW, www.Decanter.com, Drink: 2023-2040
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About the producer
Château Bélair-Monange sits at the highest point of Saint-Émilion neighbouring Château Ausone. The steep slope vineyards offers some of the most beautiful vistas overlooking the historic town of Saint-Émilion.