Château Bellevue, a Grand Cru Classé located in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation, is owned by the Pradel de Lavaux family.
Covering a single block of 3 hectares (7.41 acres), Château Bellevue’s vineyard is made up solely of the Merlot grape variety.
Situated on one of the finest terroirs of Saint-Emilion, and having some of the great Premiers Grands Crus Classés as its close neighbours, the vineyard stretches out seamlessly over both slopes and plateau.
Bellevue is a pretty little vineyard poised just above Château Angelus in Saint-Émilion and enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
The soils here are clay/limestone, and it is planted to 100% Merlot.
Displaying a lovely garnet color with bright glints, the wine conveys an immediate sensation of freshness together with pretty touches of black fruits. On the palate, the characteristic verticality of the wines of Chateau Bellevue comes through along with savory, velvety tannins and black fruits, once again. The palate is underpinned by pleasant acidity, indicative of the wine’s good ageing potential, while the finish reveals freshness and precision.
James Suckling
Age of the vines: 40 years old
Maturation: 16 to 20 months
Culinary Recommendation: Serve at 16° C. Good match with Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison) and Poultry
Awards:
James Suckling 95/100
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 94/100
Decanter 93/100
Antonio Galloni - Vinous 93/100
Jancis Robinson 16.5/20
