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94
/ 100
James Suckling -
94
/ 100
James Suckling -
94
/ 100
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
93
/ 100
Jeb Dunnuck
Red
Classification
Merlot Blend
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
Ready, but will Keep
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"A racy and refined Bellefont with stone, chalk and salty character. Wet earth and green olives, too. Medium to full body with a core of pretty fruit and solid tannins that are fine and polished."
- James Suckling
94 / 100
"A racy and refined Bellefont with stone, chalk and salty character. Wet earth and green olives, too. Medium to full body with a core of pretty fruit and solid tannins that are fine and polished."
- James Suckling
94 / 100
"Spared by the April frosts, the 2021 Bellefont Belcier has turned out brilliantly, exhibiting aromas of sweet berries and cherries mingled with hints of orange zest and violets, framed by a deft touch of oak. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, it's deep and elegant, with refined tannins, fine concentration and a penetrating finish. Impressively, this 2021 appears to surpass the estate's 2018 in quality! (WK)"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93 / 100
"I loved the 2021 Château Bellefont-Belcier and it's certainly well worth seeking out. Based on 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that hit 13.75% alcohol and is still resting in just 30% new barrels, it shines for its purity and elegance, with vivid blue fruits, cassis, chalky mineral, and white flower-like aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied on the palate, it shows the vintage's elegant, seamless style, is perfectly balanced, and has outstanding length. If it puts on weight over the course of its élevage, it will check in near the top of the barrel range. Tasted numerous times."
- Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting Notes
Around 65% merlot, the remainder being made up of the Cabernets, this wine displays a beautiful nose of cassis, chocolate, blackberries alongside notes of crushed rock and minerality. There is a great balance of freshness and ripeness, and the palate displays nice complexity. Expect notes of dark and red fruits, tobacco leaf, mint, dark chocolate framed by a full body and strong but unaggressive tannins. This is a beautiful expression of Saint-Emilion.