Bellefont-Belcier St Emilion Gcc 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bellefont-Belcier
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Saint-Laurent-des-Combes)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
High scores from critics: Decanter 95. James Suckling 96–97. Vinous 93–95. Wine Advocate 91–93. Falstaff 93–95; en primeur acclaim and strong aging potential (drink 2025–2040+)

Tasting Note
Dense black and red fruits (blackberry, plum), violet florals, tobacco, cedar and spice; mineral, saline finish with well-integrated, finely grained tannins and long, savory length.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, braised beef with soy/mirin, umami mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in concrete and stainless vats (no sulfur added during fermentation); aged in ~30% new French oak plus large ovoid foudres and barriques.

Vineyard Info
Historic 13.5 ha Saint-Laurent-des-Combes estate (18th-century origins). Recent investment and cellar upgrades under Vignobles K, guided by Jean-Christophe Meyrou and Jérôme Aguirre; Michel Rolland has consulted on improvements.