Château Bélair-MonangeAnnonce de Bélair-Monange Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Product code: 25499
£43.08 ex VAT
£258.50 / case of 6
France
Red Wine from
Bordeaux, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Saint-Emilion
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Château Bélair-Monange
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Grape: 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Saint-Emilion
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Château Bélair-Monange
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Grape: 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Tasting Note

Deep garnet-purple in colour, it leaps with notes of crushed black plums, blueberry compote, and menthol, followed by suggestions of Indian spices and fragrant soil. Full-bodied, rich, and spicy in the mouth, the palate has beautifully plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and fruity. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

Product Notes

Château Bélair-Monange Annonce de Bélair-Monange Saint Emilion Grand Cru is a premium French wine, exquisitely made in the Bordeaux region. It encapsulates a luscious blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, promising a complex and harmonious tasting experience. Exhibiting an opulent, dark crimson hue, the wine entrances the palate with notes of ripe black fruits, intertwined with earthy, subtly spicy undertones. Ageing in French oak lends a substantial structure, delicate minerality, and satin tannins. Immaculately crafted, this full-bodied Grand Cru is an exceptional representation of the Saint Emilion terroir’s character, offering a lingering, aromatic finish.

About the Winery

Château Bélair-Monange

Nestled in the verdant heart of Bordeaux, France, Château Bélair-Monange ranks among the finest and most distinguished wineries in the region. This historic vineyard, previously known as Château Belair, merged with neighbouring Château Magdelaine in 2012, resulting in the formation of the new estate christened Château Bélair-Monange.

The vineyard's location atop a southern hillside at the crest of Saint Emilion holds significant importance. This privileged position, exploiting the limestone bedrock beneath, is key in the production of their illustrious wines. The limestone imparts a distinct minerality to the wines which undoubtedly enhances their complexity.

Château Bélair-Monange is unique in its exquisite combination of tradition and innovation. In the vineyard, they prioritise traditional methods such as horse ploughing and manual harvesting. However, the state-of-the-art, gravity-fed winery constructed in 2014 highlights their innovative spirit. Bélair-Monange wines are a perfect representation of their terroir, beautifully marrying concentration with finesse; they possess a vibrant freshness, depth of flavour, and an impressive ageing potential.

The property spans 23.5 hectares, primarily planted with Merlot (90%) alongside a small plot of Cabernet Franc (10%). Unsurprisingly, Merlot dominates the vineyard’s annual production. The estate’s second wine, named Annonce de Bélair-Monange, similarly oozes with quality, yet retains an approachability that encourages early drinking.

Undeniably, the story of Château Bélair-Monange is one of revitalisation and prestigious renaissance. Today, the estate stands as testament to the incomparable expertise dedications and passion of the Moueix family. Known for producing wines of exceptional elegance and longevity.

https://www.belairmonange.com

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