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 »
$40
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
93
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Graceful and finely etched, this 2021 Chateau Bellefont Belcier leans into fragrance and freshness rather than heft, with redcurrant and black cherry fruit lifted by floral tones, a touch of cocoa and gentle herb notes. The palate feels taut and pure, shaped by silky yet chalk-dusted tannins and a stony, saline twist that keeps the finish bright and mouthwatering. It’s a nuanced, medium-bodied Saint-Émilion that favors energy and detail over power, especially charming in its youth.
Roast rosemary chicken with root vegetables, Seared duck breast with cherry jus, Wild mushroom risotto
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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.