2023 Chateau Belair-Monange
There’s finesse and beauty to this, with blackberry, dark-chocolate, bark, mushroom and forest-floor character. But it’s all class. Caresses your palate. Medium- to full-bodied and very long. Persistent and sophisticated. This shows the true character of the diverse vineyards of this estate. 98% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. ~ (98) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-15-2024
The 2023 Belair Monange is the first vintage from this newly created property that incorporates a balance of fruit from the plateau and fruit from the hillsides, as restructured and replanted parcels are returning to production. Wafting from the glass with attractive aromas of raspberries, violets and kirsch mingled with hints of incense, licorice and rose petals, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a deep and textural core of fruit, lively acids and powdery tannins, retaining a cool, ethereal profile that foregrounds its limestone origins. ~ (96) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (97) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
Makes you sit up and pay attention from the first moment, full of depth and power but delivered with a caress. The slate and pumice stone texture of a vineyard on the limestone plateau is in full effect, with a saline juiciness to the bilberry and black cherry fruit, shot through with white truffle and mandarin peel. Has zip and crunch, and a ton of pleasure. 50% new oak, 55% of overall production. First vintage made with the stunning new cellars designed by Herzog and de Meuron fully open and functional, although 2nd one vinified in them. ~ (97) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-22-2024
The Grand Vin 2023 Château Belair-Monange checks in as mostly Merlot sourced from a mix of both the upper limestone plateau and hillside parcels. It's a richer, more powerful Saint-Emilion offering ample red and black fruits as well as some spicy herbs, tobacco, and chocolatey nuances, with ample background minerality. Rich and medium to full-bodied, it has a plush, layered mouthfeel and ripe tannins. It's one of the more concentrated 2023s in the vintage. ~ (97) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-8-2024
Pure and lifted, the fruit at a perfect pitch of ripeness. Refined texture, the tannins velvety and super-fine. Reasonably dense and persistent. Finishes with a chalky freshness. ~ (17) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-25-2024
The 2023 Belair Monange is the first vintage from this newly created property that incorporates a balance of fruit from the plateau and fruit from the hillsides, as restructured and replanted parcels are returning to production. Wafting from the glass with attractive aromas of raspberries, violets and kirsch mingled with hints of incense, licorice and rose petals, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a deep and textural core of fruit, lively acids and powdery tannins, retaining a cool, ethereal profile that foregrounds its limestone origins. ~ (96) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (97) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
Makes you sit up and pay attention from the first moment, full of depth and power but delivered with a caress. The slate and pumice stone texture of a vineyard on the limestone plateau is in full effect, with a saline juiciness to the bilberry and black cherry fruit, shot through with white truffle and mandarin peel. Has zip and crunch, and a ton of pleasure. 50% new oak, 55% of overall production. First vintage made with the stunning new cellars designed by Herzog and de Meuron fully open and functional, although 2nd one vinified in them. ~ (97) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-22-2024
The Grand Vin 2023 Château Belair-Monange checks in as mostly Merlot sourced from a mix of both the upper limestone plateau and hillside parcels. It's a richer, more powerful Saint-Emilion offering ample red and black fruits as well as some spicy herbs, tobacco, and chocolatey nuances, with ample background minerality. Rich and medium to full-bodied, it has a plush, layered mouthfeel and ripe tannins. It's one of the more concentrated 2023s in the vintage. ~ (97) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-8-2024
Pure and lifted, the fruit at a perfect pitch of ripeness. Refined texture, the tannins velvety and super-fine. Reasonably dense and persistent. Finishes with a chalky freshness. ~ (17) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-25-2024
SKU: SK3554522-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Belair-Monange
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Belair-Monange
FORMAT : 750ml