Chateau Bellefont Belcier • St. Emilion, France
Château Bellefont-Belcier is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé red, typically a Merlot-dominant blend with Cabernet Franc…Château Bellefont-Belcier is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé red, typically a Merlot-dominant blend with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from limestone and clay-limestone slopes neighboring Pavie and Larcis-Ducasse, known for its pol…Learn More »
$50
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
94
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Château Bellefont-Belcier 2018 glides across the palate with ripe plum and blackberry layered over hints of cedar, dark chocolate and a touch of lavender. The wine feels polished and concentrated, with very fine, supple tannins and a long, vibrant finish that emphasizes clarity of fruit over oak. This vintage combines richness with notable poise, promising graceful development in bottle.
Seared duck breast with mushrooms; Roast lamb with herbs; Ribeye steak with roasted potatoes
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Château Bellefont-Belcier is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé red, typically a Merlot-dominant blend with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from limestone and clay-limestone slopes neighboring Pavie and Larcis-Ducasse, known for its polished tannins and marked limestone minerality. The wine is vinified in concrete with gentle extraction and aged mainly in French oak (about 30% new), yielding deep, dark-fruited, floral and licorice notes with fresh acidity and good aging potential that reflect its south-facing hillside terroir.