Note: Robert Parker 88–90/100, Jean-Marc Quarin 15.5–16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20
"This wine is undeniably promising" (Bettane & Desseauve Guide). Acquired by Jean-Luc Thunevin in 2004, the 2005 Château Bellevue de Tayac is a beautiful, concentrated Margaux, which offers both depth and a lovely freshness. With intense notes of toast and very ripe blackcurrant, this wine is sure to delight fans of the appellation!
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Eye
deep black dress
Nose
Intense notes of toast and very ripe blackcurrant, very creamy...
Palate
A very fine wine that combines both density and a very pleasant freshness. It is dense but not heavy. It has a lovely finish with full-bodied, ripe tannins.
Serve
17–18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink starting at
2011
Drink before
2020
Production
about 700 crates
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster sur un navarin d'agneau, une palombe rôtie, un magret de canard, un foie gras chaud au raisins... <br/>
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide): 3*Stars (Very high-quality production)
About the estate:
"Jean-Luc Thunevin, a native of Bordeaux, partnered with Jean-Roget Calvet and purchased 20 hectares of vineyards located primarily on the black schist terroirs of Maury; 2001 was their first vintage. The estate now spans a good sixty hectares. Building on the methods already used in Bordeaux, while adapting to the grape varieties and climate of Roussillon, they have notably chosen to harvest the grapes at full ripeness.”
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2013 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
(Valandreaux) “Few châteaux can claim to be as controversial as this one. The meteoric rise of Valandraud, founded by Jean-Luc Thunevin in the early 1990s, is as irritating as it is fascinating. How have the wines from this unassuming estate—built from the ground up starting with just one hectare of vineyards in Saint-Émilion—managed, in less than two decades, to establish themselves to the point where they are now among the most expensive and sought-after in Bordeaux? The owner’s personality, his talents as a taster and winemaker, and his keen business sense provide much of the answer. However, one should not overlook the wine itself: Valandraud, an exotic and sensual wine from the start, also ages exceptionally well. Although it was once the leader of the “garage wine” movement, Valandraud is no longer part of it today. With its 10 hectares located in the town of Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, it surpasses many of the region’s estates in size. Nevertheless, the methods have not changed; the vineyard remains one of the best-maintained in all of Bordeaux, and the wine continues to benefit from Jean-Luc Thunevin’s expertise.”