{"title":"Chateau Bellevue, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTdmpnkvNlQRhd1rTg4pLFn0sAbXq3Q1LaTuzfZ7pmv3w\u0026amp;s=10\" alt=\"CHÂTEAU BELLEVUE: All You SHOULD Know Before Going (2026)\"\u003e  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4lQVDpJ1kXBTvbXDGOme6nnCmY9nEu6Sg8sla7HBOwQ\u0026amp;s=10\" alt=\"Château Bellevue\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"672\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eChâteau Bellevue\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most respected \u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGrand Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e estates in the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux. Set on the famous limestone plateau overlooking the medieval village, the estate enjoys an exceptional terroir of clay-limestone soils that is planted exclusively with \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e. This singular focus on Merlot produces wines renowned for their elegance, silky texture, rich dark fruit flavours, mineral freshness, and remarkable ageing potential. The wines are hand-harvested, aged for 16–20 months in French oak barrels, and produced in limited quantities of around 20,000 bottles each year. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1513\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe estate has a rich history dating back to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e17th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today, Château Bellevue is owned by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"808\"\u003ePradel de Lavaux family\u003c\/strong\u003e, who have preserved its heritage while continually improving quality. Since 2000, the vineyard has benefited from the expertise of renowned estate manager \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eNicolas Thienpont\u003c\/strong\u003e and celebrated consulting winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eStéphane Derenoncourt\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose work helped refine vineyard practices and winemaking. Between 2007 and 2022, the neighbouring \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e collaborated closely in managing the vineyard and cellar, further enhancing the estate's reputation. Today, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eAxel Pradel de Lavaux\u003c\/strong\u003e leads the property, continuing the family's commitment to producing wines that express the purity and character of one of Saint-Émilion's finest terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-bellevue-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2018","title":"Chateau Bellevue Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux (St. Emilion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003eMerlot \u003cstrong\u003eVintage: \u003c\/strong\u003e2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eRed \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer: \u003c\/strong\u003eChateau Bellevue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChateau Bellevue has always been positioned alongside Premiers Grand Cru Classés. Standing upon one of Saint Emilion's finest terroirs, the vineyard follows the curves of the hill on the Eastern, Southern and Southern-Western sides, as well as on the plateau. Bordering on the highest point of the famous Saint-Emilion limestone plateau, the vines of Chateau Bellevue are spread over around seven hectares of south and south-west facing slopes, nestled side by side with the Premier Grand Cru Classés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntirely crafted from Merlot planted on clay-limestone slopes, the 2022 Bellevue reveals a deep, complex bouquet of cassis, blackberries, flowers and spices. Medium to full-bodied, enrobing and seamless, it's layered and concentrated and framed by a fleshy core of fruit and an energetic, fresh mid-palate, concluding with a long, perfumed and lively finish. Matured for 16 months in equal parts new and one-year-old barrels, this is an attractive, well-crafted wine. Robert Parker 92\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The nose is fruity, fresh and offers elegance as well as gourmandize. It reveals notes of juicy\/ripe blackberry, juicy\/ripe strawberry and small notes of juicy\/ripe blueberry associated with fine hints of mild tobacco, liquorice as well as a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a mineral frame, tension, acidulous, suavity, freshness, a good finesse of the fat, fleshiness, a fine creaminess as well as fullness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy\/juicy cassis, fleshy\/juicy blackberry and small notes of juicy\/fleshy wild strawberry associated with small touches of blueberry, violet, fine hints of caramelization, chocolate as well as very fine hints of toasted almond and an imperceptible hint of coffee. Tannins are structuring.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 - 94\/100, VertdeVin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Bellevue","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":39831796711487,"sku":"WOLRE7525S","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":39831796744255,"sku":"WOLRE7526S","price":990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":53249261142347,"sku":"WOLRE7527S","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/products\/Bellevue2018.jpg?v=1664202743"}],"url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/collections\/chateau-bellevue-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-france.oembed","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}