Notes: RVF Guide "The Best Low-Priced Wines 2009": 16.5/20 (Highest score for the Bordeaux AOC), Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
“Powerful and mellow nose, blackcurrant, raspberry, violet, reseda; savory and full-bodied on the palate, with beautiful tannic structure and freshness: a model of its kind for the indulgent young Bordeaux.” ” (The Great Guide to French Wines 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve). Château Belle-Garde produces remarkable wines that are a pleasure to discover and consistently delivers with honor in every vintage. This cuvée, “ ,” demonstrates the quality of this fine estate, which vinifies and ages its wines with great care and unquestionable dedication. A dream Bordeaux at an affordable price!
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Eye
a beautiful, deep, dark garnet color
Nose
Intense and complex, with aromas of dark fruit accented by woody, toasty, and spicy notes
Palate
with lovely fruit, supple tannins, and notes of vanilla and toast. A long, intense finish
Serve
Decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour before serving
Drink from
2010
High point
2011
Drink before
2015
Production
80,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
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Decanter
Rated property Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Whether it’s Bordeaux or Bordeaux Supérieur, red, white, or rosé, Éric Duffau masterfully crafts wines from the region’s AOCs. In 1979, he took over the family estate located in Entre-deux-Mers, on the left bank of the Dordogne. His 46-hectare vineyard is situated primarily on hillsides facing Saint-Émilion.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Éric Duffau demonstrates that Bordeaux grape varieties harvested at peak ripeness, carefully vinified, and aged with restraint produce impeccable wines at an excellent price point across all three red, white, and rosé categories. The clay-based terroirs on limestone subsoils, located primarily in Génissac and Moulon, impart all their flavors to the wines, but slightly excessive oak can mask the fruit’s natural character.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 22 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Posted on June 22, 2014
Excellent value for money. Every year is a success.
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Review by Mr. GABRIEL L. Posted on 12/19/2013
The oak remains subtle; the wine is ripe at this stage. It has a nice balance and a finish of good length.
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Review by Mr. AURELIEN D. Published on 02/01/2025
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Review by Mr. MICHEL A. Published on 08/30/2024
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Review by Mr. GORAN T. Published on November 29, 2014
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Review by Mr. THIERRY J. Published on 02/21/2014
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Review by Mr. EMMANUEL P. Published on 02/07/2014
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Review by Ms. LINDA S. Posted on 11/19/2013
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Review by Mr. FABRICE D. Published on September 10, 2013
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