Ann.Belair M St Emilion Gc 2nd Wine 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ann.Belair M
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gc 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈98%), Cabernet Franc (≈2%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Second wine 'Annonce de Bélair‑Monange' receives strong scores from critics ; consistently praised for quality and value relative to the grand vin

Tasting Note
Rich black cherry and plum, cassis and crushed rose petal, with graphite, gentle spice and limestone minerality. Polished, ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), beef stir‑fry, Korean BBQ; aged cheeses.

Production Method
Selected grapes vinified in temperature-controlled vats; blended from younger parcels; matured in French oak (partial new oak) for several months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Bélair‑Monange (owned/managed by the Moueix family) sits on Saint‑Émilion’s limestone plateau; estate formed by merging Bélair and Magdelaine, modern cellar built recently to elevate quality.