Black Fruit, Preserved Fruit, Floral, Pepper / Spice, and Concentrated / Preserved Fruit, Sweet Spice and Woody
BODY: Medium +
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Grape Varietals:
Merlot
Winemaking:
Crushed, Extended Skin Contact, and Malolactic Fermentation
Maturation: 19-24 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison) and Poultry
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Situated on one of the finest terroirs of Saint-Emilion, and having some of the great Premiers Grands Crus Classés as its close neighbours, the vineyard stretches out seamlessly over both slopes and plateau.
Deep purple-black in colour, the Bellevue rolls sensuously out of the glass with enticing notes of preserved plums, blueberry compote and Black Forest cake plus hints of powdered cinnamon, clove oil, candied violets and star anise. Full-bodied, concentrated and totally seductive in the mouth, the decadent black and blue fruits are well-supported by firm yet velvety tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and wonderfully opulent.
Surface area: 3 hectares, on one single piece of land
Geographic position : Eastern, Southern and South-western slopes of the Saint-Emilion hill and plateau
Soils: clay-limestone
Plantation density : 6000 to 7500 vines per hectare
Grape Varieties : 100% Merlot
Average age of the vines : 40 years old
Vine growing : vines are grown traditionnally and a proportion of rows are grassed down; de-budding is carried out, followed by green harvests
Harvest : picked by hand
Oenologist : Frédéric Massie
Winery : wooden, concrete and stainless steel vats, all equipped with temperature control
Fermentation on skins : 2 to 3 weeks
Wines go into barrels : straight after they have been run-off
Annual production : approximately 20 000 bottles
Maturation : 16 to 20 months
Bottling : at the estate
