France Bordeaux Château Bélair-MonangeBelair-Monange

2012 Belair-Monange

Belair-Monange

94Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

This is a little more intense on the nose than Certan de May with bold black fruit and earthy undergrowth notes. Fully ripe with tannins supporting the fruit rather than vice versa. Flavourful and mouth-filling. FINE+RARE

FINE+RARE Score: 17.5/20

6x75cl

0 Immediate | 2 Marketplace

£399.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

With some of the oldest vines in all of Bordeaux, especially one parcel from 1905, Belair Monange’s 2012 (14.5% alcohol) is a tribute to this great terroir that was poorly managed and exploited prior to the family of Jean-Pierre Moueix taking over. Now it is Christian Moueix and his son Edouard who manage the property and produce the wine. The 2012 is a beauty, with a deep ruby/purple color, complex notes of minerals, crushed rock, red and black fruits, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, great texture, long finish and true ability and character. It should age beautifully for 20 or more years and yet be drinkable another three or four. Production is small, as only 1,300 cases were produced. Apr 2015, www.robertparker.com

Robert ParkerScore: 95/100

Remarkably pure, sleek and refined, with a faint chalk thread perfectly embedded in the core of red currant, cherry and damson plum fruit. Very sleek, with refined tannins and impressive length, this is balanced to a T. A wine of distinction that seems destined to improve as the remaining limestone portions of the vineyard are replanted. This is also the first vintage that includes the portions from the former Magdelaine estate. Tasted non-blind. WineSpectator.com—J.M.

Wine SpectatorScore: 93-96/100

FINE+RAREScore: 17.5/20

A young wine with lots of mineral, blueberries and subtle spices on the palate. Solid core of fruit with very refined tannins and a bright, fresh acidity. Almost chalky character to it with citrus rind undertone. Racy. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

James SucklingScore: 92-93/100

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Château Bélair-Monange

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. Prior to 2008, the estate was known as Château Belair and has been recognised as one of the most well positioned sites in Saint-Émilion with vineyards dating back to 1730.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Emilion

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window