{"product_id":"chateau-bellefont-belcier-st-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2023","title":"Chateau Bellefont Belcier St Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Emilion, Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e72% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e2023 \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\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChâteau Bellefont-Belcier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Estate:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Bellefont-Belcier was bought in 1889 by the Faure family who, through their innovation and hard work, made this estate into one of the jewels of the Bordeaux region. In 1994, it became the property of BJL \u0026amp; Partenaires, opening a new chapter in the life of this Grand Cru Classé, whose facilities were modernized. Château Bellefont-Belcier has passed through several hands in recent years before joining the Vignobles K of Hong Kong's Peter Kwok in 2017. Today, it is recognized for producing deeply coloured, finely structured wines that capture the elegance and mineral tension of the appellation’s best sites, and it is increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts looking for high-quality Saint-Émilion at still reasonable prices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe vineyard:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround twenty hectares in total, the vineyard of Château Bellefont-Belcier, Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux region, extends over a clay-limestone hillside and molasse de Fronsadais soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoyable in its youth with some aeration, it has the structure and balance to age gracefully for 10–20 years, gaining complexity and silkiness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96-97\/100 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This well-defined and sophisticated wine shows a gorgeous center-palate of near perfectly ripe fruit. Lots of dark berries and minerals with some pine, while the texture is full and compact with layers of well-integrated, fine tannins. The finish is seamless. Just a hint of salt at the end of the pretty fruit.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+\/100 Points - Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Bellefont Belcier has turned out as beautifully as anticipated, unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark wild berries, spices, iris and violet. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and finely textured, it is animated by lively acidity and concludes with a long, penetrating finish. Over the past few years, this estate has entered a particularly compelling aesthetic phase, demonstrating how sustained attention to detail in both vineyard and cellar can translate into wines of greater precision and purity. Drink 2026-2046.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93-95\/100 Points - William Kelley, Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Bellefont Belcier demonstrates this property's continuing renaissance, exhibiting more density and seriousness as the team starts to get the best out of their holdings on the plateau of Saint-Émilion overlooking the slopes that surround the château. Offering up aromas of dark berries and cherries mingled with hints of burning embers and iris, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, with a layered core of fruit, powdery structuring tannins and a long, penetrating finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBellefont-Belcier 2023 offers a true olfactory journey: against a chalky backdrop, delicate floral notes emerge, followed by aromas of black cherries and wild berries, with hints of spice and mint punctuating the panorama. The palate is deep and full, with satiny, elegant, and caressing tannins. The wine’s power is balanced by freshness, which brings juiciness, salinity, length, and harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Matches: \u003c\/b\u003eThis Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a superb match for classic dishes such as roast lamb, duck breast, beef tenderloin, or braised short ribs, as well as richer poultry preparations with truffle or wild mushrooms. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses, such as Comté or matured Gouda, and earthy vegetarian dishes featuring lentils, eggplant, or roasted root vegetables.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Bellefont-Belcier","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":58488648499531,"sku":"WOLRE13405S","price":378.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":58488648532299,"sku":"WOLRE13406S","price":756.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":58488648565067,"sku":"WOLRE13407S","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/products\/BellefontBelcier2019wood.jpg?v=1771582168","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/chateau-bellefont-belcier-st-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2023","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}