France Bordeaux Château Bellefont-BelcierBellefont Belcier

2007 Bellefont Belcier

Bellefont Belcier

87Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

Rated - No tasting note given. Apr 2008, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 86-88/100

12x75cl

0 Immediate | 50 Marketplace

£361.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Rated - No tasting note given. Apr 2008, www.robertparker.com

Robert ParkerScore: 86-88/100

About The Producer

The producer

Château Bellefont-Belcier

The history of the estate dates back to the 17th century, but the estate acquired its current name from Count Louis-Francois de Belcier who took ownership of the property at the end of the 18th century. He named the property Bellefont (“beautiful fountain”) after the many underground natural springs that existed under the vineyards of the estate that made cultivation possible. The Château has a fantastic circular vat room with a huge steel framed roof, reportedly designed by Gustave Eiffel.

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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