Château Bellerive - Quarts de Chaume 2010
92/100
Wine Spectator
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
16/20
Gault & Millau
"A fragrance of honeyed dried fruit mingles with roasted pineapple and bergamot. Both the nose and palate are superlative, revealing a delicious and delicate flavor without ostentation. " (Le Guide Gault & Millau 2015). Nothing is lacking in this exceptional 2010 vintage, vinified with the help of the talented oenologist and professor Denis Dubourdieu. Already great and more than promising, this bottle concentrates aromatic complexity, richness, and power, while maintaining balance and freshness. An incredible vintage full of panache and great aging potential!
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Eye
Deep color, old gold with amber highlights
Nose
Develops intense and complex aromas of flowers, white fruits, candied aromas, and exotic fruits.
Mouth
Powerful and opulent, beautifully concentrated with a rich mouthfeel. Lovely notes of exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit) and toasted bread. A balance between liveliness and mellowness for a lovely length. With age, aromas of honey and candied orange develop.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2030 and beyond
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with foie gras, river fish in cream sauce, fruit tart, vanilla ice cream...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About wine:
A full-bodied wine that develops nicely with hints of orange peel, spices, and honey.
About the estate:
A wine enthusiast, Alain Château is a passionate lover of terroirs. Since 2005, he has built up an impressive portfolio of vineyards in Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, where he owns three properties: Château de Varennes (7 hectares in Savennières), Château de la Guimonière (19 hectares in Coteaux-du-Layon Chaume, Anjou and Cabernet d'Anjou, including 16 hectares of Chenin) and Château Bellerive, located in the heart of the Quarts-de-Chaume appellation on the left bank of the Loire. The sweet wines combine power, elegance, and freshness and hold their own in their respective appellations. We did not taste the reds.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good)
5-star rated estate (Outstanding production)
About wine:
A fragrance of honeyed dried fruit mingles with roasted pineapple and bergamot. Both the nose and palate are superlative, revealing a delicately indulgent flavor without ostentation.
About the estate:
Alain Château, an industrialist with a passion for wine, took over this historic vineyard in the Quarts-de-Chaume region in 2004. He enlisted the help of Denis Dubourdieu, a renowned Bordeaux oenologist who also owns a classified growth in Sauternes, as his advisor. With its dazzling golden color, this cuvée combines the sweetness of quince and honey with aromas of candied fruit. Soft, fresh and rich, it leaves a very pleasant, warm impression on the palate. Don't wait to discover it.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 92/100 (Exceptional wine)
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 7 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 01/03/2025
A very clear, shimmering golden color that invites you to taste it. The nose is delicate with hints of candied citrus fruits. Easy to drink, full-bodied and not overly sweet. This is a very fine wine.
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Note and opinion by Mr. THOMAS Y. Published on 05/14/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. CLAUDE C. Published on 03/16/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE D. Published on 07/28/2019
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Review and opinion by Mr. SACHA M. Published on 03/18/2019
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