Château Bellevue - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) Valpolicella Superiore

Château Bellevue - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml) Valpolicella SuperioreDisplaying a lovely garnet color with bright glints, the wine conveys an immediate sensation of freshness together with pretty touches of black fruits. On the palate, the characteristic verticality of the wines of Chteau Bellevue comes through along with savory, velvety tannins and black fruits, once again. The palate is underpinned by pleasant acidity, indicative of the wines good ageing potential, while the finish reveals freshness and precision.

The 2020 leaves a coating of sweet tannins and a bitter blackberry tinge while finishing with wonderful length and concentration

32% Grenache 23% Syrah 17% Cinsault 11% Cabernet Sauvignon 9% Rolle 5% Grenache Blanc 3% Counoise

but the difference is that in this vintage

selected within each block of our Estate Vineyard

Disgorged in November 2018

There is an abundance of tropical fruit

Blend: 98% Syrah

the benchland soils and dry Mediterranean climate produce plentiful

The 2022 Pavie Macquin is stellar

honey and praline

success with this wine in multiple export markets

The depth is lifted by proper acidity