Château Belle-Vue Haut-Médoc 2016 - Cru Bourgeois
Bordeaux
Red
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Drink or Keep
93/100
Vinous
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93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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93/100
Decanter
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16,5/20
RVF
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92/100
James Suckling
"Thanks to its perfume and discreet succulence, it has the taste of a very good Margaux. This should come as no surprise, as the Belle-Vue vineyards lie immediately to the south of this appellation. Long, elegant finish. Blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot. Drink now or cellar." (James Suckling 2019)
Features
Estate
Château Belle-Vue
Cuvée
Cru Bourgeois
Vintage
2016
Designation
Haut-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot Noir, 20% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Deep coarse gravel
Viticulture
Reasoned, HVE certified
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Cold prefermentation maceration for 10 days, delestage by gravity (juice sprayed back onto the marc), long maceration: 20 days on average, temperature maintained at 28°C.
Breeding
14 months in oak barrels (30% new)
Alcohol content
13,31%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, deep garnet-purple colour
Nose
On aromas of chocolate-covered cherries, fresh red and black currants and black raspberries, notes of wild sage, pencil lead and lavender.
Mouth
Full-bodied and mature, with silky tannins, a soft texture, lots of deliciousness and freshness, and a mineral-tinged finish.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red and white meats, poultry, game and cheese...
Château Belle-Vue
Haut-Médoc
Expert opinion
Decanter
Wine rated 93/ 100
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Over the last few years, this small, southern Médoc cru has established itself as a safe bet. The wines here have been flawlessly consistent for several vintages now. A particular feature is the strong presence of Petit Verdot, a grape variety that has given rise to an original cuvée. Offering excellent value for money, the wines produced here have a place in any wine-lover's cellar.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2018 guide) 16.5/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
[...] it imposes its beautiful class on the palate, with definition and elegance, but above all a great deal of substance. Once again, it stands out as a very fine bargain.
About the domain :
Over the last few years, this small, southern Médoc cru has established itself as a safe bet. The wines here have been flawlessly consistent for several vintages now. A particular feature is the strong presence of Petit Verdot, a grape variety that has given rise to an original cuvée. Offering excellent value for money, the wines produced here have a place in any wine-lover's cellar.
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated 93/ 100
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Thanks to its perfume and discreet succulence, it has the taste of a very good Margaux. This should come as no surprise, as the Belle-Vue vineyards lie immediately to the south of this appellation. Long, elegant finish. Blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot. For drinking or cellaring.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 93/ 100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 9 reviews
Note and review by M. ANTOINE M. Published on 24/11/2023
3,8
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER C. Published on 18/02/2023
Everything I love about Bordeaux. Very nice wine, fine flavors, class too. You have to open it long enough before drinking.
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 01/11/2022
An exceptional Cru Bourgeois from an equally exceptional 2016 vintage. On the palate, a beautiful unctuousness drowned in the juice of intense black fruits at optimum ripeness and fine spices, on a broad, full structure, which leaves an impression of density and depth until ensuring a remarkable persistent length, coated with both subtle oak and delicate notes of humus. The whole testifies to a remarkably well-executed ageing process, with a polished and thorough extraction. This is a model of its kind, with great harmony between power and elegance, and a touch of Petit Verdot that adds a pleasant hint of freshness. Now in its ideal tasting range, this exceptional Haut-Médoc, after 1 hour's aeration, was the perfect match at 19° with a fine coq de basse-cour au vin, accompanied by steamed parsley potatoes. Score = 4.6.
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Note and review by M. SARA M. Published on 31/01/2024
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Note and review by M. FRANCIS S. Published on 17/04/2023
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Note and review by M. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 02/01/2023
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Note and review by M. MICHAEL S. Published on 30/12/2022
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