Chateau Bellevue Grand Cru Classe 2005

Trækasse

: Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%

: rød, tør; Modnet; 14,5% Vol.; Modenhed til at drikke: 2015–2040; Pakket ind i: 12 OHK

: voluminøs og kraftfuld; silkeblød og aromatisk

: Lobenberg: 97/100; Jane Anson: 96/100; Parker: 94–96/100

: Frankrig, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Bellevue, Saint Emilion, FRANKREICH

Næsten sort. Kraftfuld, koncentreret næse. Dyb og kølig, trækker dig direkte ind i vinen: søde kirsebær, stuvede blommer, konserverede brombær, cassis, tørrede roser, lakrids, violer, laurbær og grafitstøv. Så langsomt også fugtige sten, cigarkasse, ristet mokka og lidt salvie. Alt sammen tætvævet, men ikke tungt. Umiddelbart fyldig på ganen, uden nogensinde at blive overbelastet. Tekstur som fløjl og mørk silke, båret af ultrafine tanniner, der er modne, men stadig til stede. Frugten forbliver overvejende mørk - modne sorte kirsebær, brombær, slåen, underbygget med krydret tobak. Og så denne stenede kølighed, denne ler- og kalkstensmineralitet, som aldrig får vinen til at fremstå bredskuldret trods en vis overdådighed, men snarere rank og næsten burgundisk i sin elegance. Fin sødme, fyldig frugt, stor længde. En fremragende Saint Emilion med stor stil og harmoni og en af årgangens topvine i appellationen.

Jane Anson om: Chateau Bellevue Grand Cru Classe

Sweet tobacco, campfire smoke, damson, strawberry puree and tobacco, this captures the beauty of 2005 at this moment in time, and the mouthwateringly fine tannins of this cool clay-limestone terroir as it ages. One to savour and share, tons of nuance and character, with understated power that grows through the palate to a mouthwatering finish. Owned by the de Lavaud family at the time, two years before the de Boüard's of Angélus took a 50% stake.

Parker om: Chateau Bellevue Grand Cru Classe

The spectacular 2005 Bellevue should rival, possibly eclipse their 2000. This 15.5-acre, south/southwest facing vineyard, near both Beau Sejour Becot and Beausejour-Duffau as well as Angelus, has been on a qualitative roll since Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt began to manage the estate in 2000. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, it possesses an extraordinary mineral component along with huge, sweet blackberry and cassis notes with hints of raspberries and crushed rocks. A super black/purple color only hints at the wine’s richness, massive concentration, and monster tannins. It represents the essence of terroir. Some people were surprised that Bellevue was not promoted in the new St.-Emilion classification, but they have only been making high quality wines since 2000. Prior to that, there was a succession of mediocrities. The 2,000-case 2005 came in at a whopping 14.5% natural alcohol, but the alcohol is barely noticeable due to the wine’s richness. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2040.

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