Château Belle-Vue Haut-Médoc 2020 - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

Designated an exceptional Cru Bourgeois in 2020, this is a fine Haut-Médoc, elegant in its limpid, brilliant color. If the nose is rather discreet, the palate is more loquacious, open to blackcurrant, spices and toasted notes, sustained by good freshness and tannins well set in the flesh. A lovely classic. 2026-2031

About the domain :

Over the last few years, this small vineyard in the southern Médoc 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

About the domain :

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

Over the last few years, this small vineyard in the southern Médoc 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

About the wine:

Belle-Vue 2020 is a magnificent Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. Dark plum, gravel, clove, menthol and licorice give an impression of intensity. This 2020 packs a punch, but also offers great freshness to balance it all out. 2024-2036

James Suckling

About the wine:

The nose is marked by notes of blackcurrant, cherry, as well as baking spices and gravel. The medium- to full-bodied palate is tightly wound with dense, chalky tannins that will need a little time to meld and fully integrate. The finish is mineral. Drink from 2025.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Belle-Vue confirms the excellent level announced during the primeur tasting. It plays on different registers, both olfactory and gustatory. The bouquet reveals notes of wild berries and Sichuan pepper, complemented by a touch of tea leaves. Fleshy and juicy, the wine is endowed with fleshy tannins that provide a perfect backdrop to the acidic structure. The whole has yet to meld, but the way is paved and it's a safe bet that this wine has by far not said its last word! 2026-2045

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The wine has a deep ruby color. The nose is elegant, finely spiced and woody, with plenty of freshness and concentrated fruit. It begins with a pronounced menthol note, followed by aromas of licorice, nutmeg, cloves, crushed coriander seeds, toasted vanilla and chocolate. There are also luscious, juicy fruit notes: wild strawberry, Morello cherry, roasted red cherry, redcurrant jelly, fresh blackcurrant, blueberry, wild plum, as well as a fragrant floral bouquet (violet, cornflower, lily) and a hint of roast (toasted hazelnut). The palate is greedy, enveloping, with a slight sweetness, yet fresh and refined. It expresses flavors of wild strawberry, creamy blackcurrant, roasted red cherry, fresh Morello cherry, raspberry coulis, as well as mint chocolate, licorice, clove, toasted vanilla, coriander seed, violet, cornflower and lily. There's also a fine touch of blackcurrant leaf that adds a lovely freshness to the bouquet. The tannins are structured, yet silky and sapid. Crisp acidity and a persistent, gourmet finish. A generous wine, yet refined and elegant.