"Beautiful series of reds in the 2012 vintage. The simple Bordeaux is pleasantly fruity with tannins that can mellow over two or three years." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - RVF) With a predominance of Merlot, this cuvée presents beautiful fruit, a reflection of the Bordeaux terroir. Gourmet pleasure at an affordable price!
Features
Estate
Château Belle-Garde
Vintage
2012
Designation
Bordeaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
from a variety of terroirs, mainly clay-limestone with a few sandy-loam and sandy-gravel plots
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
All grapes are destemmed. Each plot is vinified separately in temperature-controlled vats at 28°C. Long vatting period of 3 to 4 weeks.
Breeding
12 months in vats with regular subtirage
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby red color
Nose
a reflection of Bordeaux terroir
Mouth
fruity and greedy, ample and round. Elegant finish
Serve
at 18-20°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Production
90,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with a cheese platter or barbecued red meat...
Château Belle-Garde
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Whether Bordeaux or Bordeaux Supérieur, red, white or rosé, Éric Duffau is a master at making regional AOC wines. In 1979, he took over the family estate in Entre-deux-Mers, on the left bank of the Dordogne. His 46-hectare vineyard is mostly located on hillsides facing Saint-Émilion.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Wine noted (2013 guide) Gold Medal (Concours Général Agricole Paris)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the wine:
A fine series of reds in the 2012 vintage. The simple Bordeaux is pleasantly fruity, with tannins that will mellow over two or three years.
About the domain :
Éric Duffau demonstrates that Bordeaux grape varieties harvested at the right time of ripeness, vinified with care and aged soberly, produce irreproachable vintages at excellent prices in all three colors. The clay terroirs on limestone bedrock, located mainly in Génissac and Moulon, bring out the full flavor of the cuvées, but excessive oakiness can mask the spontaneity of the fruit.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 7 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN C. Published on 12/12/2019
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Note and review by M. THIERRY D. Published on 27/02/2017
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Note and review by M. YOLAND M. Published on 17/06/2016
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU M. Published on 27/04/2016
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Note and review by M. PIERRE W. Published on 09/02/2016
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE J. Published on 31/12/2015
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Note and review by M. FRANCIS D. Published on 11/08/2015
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