Château Bellevue 2008
Ratings: Robert Parker 90+/100, RVF 16.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine) + Coup de Coeur
“The nose opens with notes of ripe grapes, accompanied by elegant oak. Then aromas of stone fruit, leather, and, more surprisingly, bakery take over. Powerful from the first sip, the palate offers a superb balance between the freshness and ripeness of the Merlot, all framed by solid, racy tannins that will need at least four or five years to round out.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2012)
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Eye
dark color, deep burgundy
Nose
opens with notes of ripe grapes, accompanied by an elegant woodiness
Palate
precise and full-bodied, with a superb balance between the Merlot’s freshness and ripeness, all supported by firm, elegant tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des gibiers, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Hubert de Boüard manages this beautiful vineyard, located just above the Château Angélus estate, on a beautifully exposed hillside.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2018 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This well-located vineyard is planted almost exclusively with Merlot, situated on a small south/southwest-facing plateau above Château Angélus, which owns half of it. Hubert de Boüard manages the estate and oversees the winemaking with the same determination and resources as at Château Angélus. A very ripe vintage yielding a harmonious, full-bodied wine, heavily oaked as a young wine (which excites some, but not us), one that is too often judged and enjoyed for its youthful vigor and, unfortunately, not enough for the depth of its clay soils, which produce Saint-Émilions of rare power on the palate.