Bellefont Belcier Saint Emilion 2018
95 Points! A dense, rich red, yet the tannins are so fine and integrated with beautiful texture and finesse. It’s full-bodied, showing pretty balance and refinement with lots of exotic fruit and richness. Tight now. Try after 2024. - James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
94 Points! I continue to love this Saint-Emilion, which hails from a 12.5-hectare vineyard located just beside Larcis Ducasse, on the Côte Pavie hillside. Based on 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Château Bellefont-Belcier's deep purple hue is followed by a ripe, medium to full-bodied 2018 with loads of blueberry and currant bud-like fruits as well as notes of leafy tobacco, spring flowers, truffle, and earth. Nicely textured, with fine, polished tannins and solid depth of fruit, it needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will evolve for 25 years or more. It doesn't quite have the depth or density I remember from barrel, but it's still a beautiful wine. - Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
93 Points! The 2018 Bellefont-Belcier is superb. Expressive floral and savory top notes play off a core of inky dark fruit in a potent, heady Saint-Émilion loaded with character. Rose petal, lavender, spice and inky red/purplish fruit all open in the glass. The brooding tannins that once penalized this wine have been replaced by a great sense of finesse, and 2018 was just the first vintage. There is plenty to look forward to in future years. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
92+ Points! A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Bellefont Belcier has a deep garnet-purple color and classic notes of warm plums, blackberry preserves and cedar chest, plus wafts of lavender, clove oil and chocolate box. The medium to full-bodied palate is impressively well-poised with soft, rounded tannins and just enough freshness supporting the juicy black fruits, finishing with a bright, cheery skip in its step. Lots to love here! - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate
| Places | France > Bordeaux > Saint Emilion |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| BH Score | N/A |
| DEC Score | N/A |
| JD Score | 95-97 |
| JS Score | 95 |
| NM Score | N/A |
| VM Score | 90-93 |
| RP Score | 91-93 |
| WE Score | N/A |
| WS Score | N/A |
| Grapes | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintages | 2018 |
| Sizes | 750ml |
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