17,5/20
RVF (G&M)
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87/100
Robert Parker
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16/20
RVF
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15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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1*Étoile
Hachette
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88/100
Wine Spectator
"Regularly among the best Cru Bourgeois, Belle-Vue 2011 has a dark ruby/plum color, abundant fruit, good purity and ripeness, Margaux-like finesse, as well as floral notes, supple tannins and medium body. This revelation of the vintage should be drunk over the next 3-5 years. The 2011 blend is 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and a whopping 23% Petit Verdot." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Château Belle-Vue
Cuvée
Cru Bourgeois
Vintage
2011
Designation
Haut-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot Noir, 23% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
deep coarse gravel
Viticulture
reasoned cultivation
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
long maceration: 25 days on average, temperature maintained at 28°C
Breeding
16 months in oak barrels (40% new, 60% single-vineyard)
Alcohol content
13 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense, ruby-red colour
Nose
on notes of black fruit (blueberry), vanilla, subtle woodiness
Mouth
full-bodied and mature, with silky tannins and a lot of pleasure.
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red and white meats, poultry, game and cheese...
Château Belle-Vue
Haut-Médoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2015 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Suave, dense, tightly woven with racy tannins, punctuated by a delicate finish.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2015 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), Merlot and a not inconsiderable proportion of Petit Verdot (23%), this 2011 has a lot going for it: a deep color, a lovely bouquet with discreet notes of red fruit and spices on a toasted background, elegant, youthful tannins; everything is in place to produce a very fine bottle in the near future.
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
Wine rated (2014 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Consistently among the best Cru Bourgeois, Belle-Vue 2011 possesses a dark ruby/plum color, abundant fruit, good purity and ripeness, Margaux-like finesse, as well as floral notes, supple tannins and medium body. This revelation of the vintage should be drunk over the next 3-5 years. The 2011 blend is 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and a whopping 23% Petit Verdot.
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (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:
The 2011 also remains highly recommendable, revealing a significant proportion of Petit Verdot in the blend, which gives the wine great uprightness.
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.
RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange
Rated wine (2016 guide) 17.5/20 (Excellent)
About the wine:
A very fine, full-bodied wine, with a woody, finely toasted finish. The body has structure and length, with a more pronounced tannic base that needs a little time. It will be at its best after a good five years' cellaring. The slightly higher price is fully justified!
Wine Spectator
Rated 88/100 (Good wine)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.1/5
on 17 reviews
Note and review by M. ALAIN V. Published on 13/02/2018
Good very regular. Good value for money. I'm loyal to it
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Note and review by M. ALAIN S. Published on 03/01/2016
really flat wine with no scope, a disappointment
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