Bellefont-Belcier St Emilion Gcc 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bellefont-Belcier
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 94; Jeb Dunnuck 92-95; Falstaff 92; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 91; Vinous 91

Tasting Note
Rich black cherry, blackberry and plum with violet and baking spices; cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate from oak. Medium–full body, juicy acidity, firm grainy tannins and a long, savory finish with mineral and herbal lift.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef bourguignon, grilled ribeye, game (venison); Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy/hoisin, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in concrete and stainless steel tanks; aged ~20 months in French oak (≈40% new). Traditional vinification with controlled extraction and élevage to integrate oak and tannins.

Vineyard Info
14-hectare estate on the Cote Pavie (south-facing slopes). Purchased and renovated by owner Peter Kwok; vines average ~30–35 years on limestone/clay soils, emphasizing Merlot on the plateau.