Ann.Belair M St Emilion Gc 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ann.Belair M
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gc 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2020 vintage (Annonce de Bélair‑Monange): James Suckling 96, Antonio Galloni (Vinous) ~93/90 (sources vary), Decanter ~94, Jeb Dunnuck ~92, Wine Advocate ~90-92

Tasting Note
Dense red and black cherry fruit with floral (rose) and licorice notes, supported by saline minerality, gentle spice and powdery, silky tannins. Full-bodied, concentrated and long with a savory, slightly tobacco-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, braised beef, duck confit; Western: beef bourguignon, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ short ribs, soy‑braised beef or spicy beef rendang.

Production Method
Manual harvest, double (manual + optical) sorting; vinified in thermo‑regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats with gentle maceration; aged 16 months in French oak (30% new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Bélair-Monange (Jean‑Pierre Moueix). Estate on Saint‑Émilion’s limestone plateau; restructured after 2008 acquisition and merged with Château Magdelaine.