Belair Monange St Emilion Gcc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Belair Monange
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 96%, Cabernet Franc 4%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key critic scores: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 96–98; Vinous (Neal Martin) 96–98; Decanter (Jane Anson) 97; James Suckling 96–97; Falstaff 98. Widely praised for balance, minerality and long ageing potential

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black fruits (Morello cherry, wild strawberry, blackberry) with limestone minerality, violet florals, spice and dark chocolate. Silky, medium–full palate, ripe satiny tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, hoisin/char‑siu pork, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef with shiitake and oyster sauce.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; optical and manual sorting; thermo‑regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats; gentle, controlled maceration; aged 16–18 months in French oak (50% new).

Vineyard Info
Owned and run by Établissements Jean‑Pierre Moueix since 2008; 23.5 ha on Saint‑Émilion’s limestone plateau. Premier Grand Cru Classé with a recently rebuilt winery by Herzog & de Meuron.