Bellefont-Belcier St Emilion Gcc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bellefont-Belcier
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.95%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé; notable scores: Jeb Dunnuck 95, James Suckling 95, Neal Martin (Vinous) 94, Decanter 94, Antonio Galloni 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis) with floral violet lift, graphite/mineral streaks, truffle, tobacco and subtle cedar. Silky, chalky tannins and a long, focused mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast leg of lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: char siu, beef bulgogi, Peking duck, miso-glazed eggplant, rich Korean stews.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, plot selection; integral vinification in concrete and 225L barrels; fermentations with minimal sulfur; aged ~18 months in 40% new oak, one- and two-wine barrels and large foudres.

Vineyard Info
Château Bellefont-Belcier, Grand Cru Classé, sits on south-facing limestone slopes near Pavie and Larcis-Ducasse. Owned by Vignobles K (Peter Kwok) since 2017; ~13.5 hectares of mature vines.