“With intense black fruit, the aromatic profile—both subtle and assertive—unfolds notes of flowers, aromatic herbs, blueberry fruit paste, and Burlat cherries. Complex, with a dense texture enhanced by a crisp, lively freshness, this beautiful red will age gracefully.”(Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide 2020) A blend of Folle Noire and Grenache—don’t wait to discover it! • Delivered in a single wooden case for all orders of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method)
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Eye
Deep ruby color with bluish highlights
Nose
Upon opening, powerful fruity aromas of cherry and blackcurrant, with hints of cocoa
Palate
Beautiful liveliness, structure, and aromas of dark fruit; aromatic complexity; a long finish with hints of mint and pepper
Serve
Decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with venison stew, leg of lamb...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
With intense black fruit, the aromatic profile—both subtle and assertive—unfolds notes of flowers, aromatic herbs, blueberry fruit paste, and Burlat cherries. Complex, with a dense body enhanced by a crisp, lively freshness, this beautiful red wine will age gracefully over time.
About the estate:
Located on the Séoules hill, on the outskirts of Nice at an altitude of nearly 300 meters, the terraced vineyard benefits from sea mist that tempers the summer heat. After producing 47 vintages and establishing the reputation and renown of the Bellet appellation, Ghislain de Charnacé sold his 12-hectare vineyard in 2014 to the real estate management company La Française REM (which owns other vineyards). Considerable resources have been invested in restructuring the vineyard, under the leadership, since the summer of 2018, of Jean de Laître, a talented master winemaker also active in the Bordeaux region. An ultra-functional winery at the foot of the old chapel now allows for winemaking that is as closely tied to the terroir as possible. A new style is emerging, with a reorganization of the portfolio into three tiers (entry-level wines, terroir wines, and exceptional “agnès” cuvées), promising a bright future for this historic estate. The latest vintages demonstrate this positive shift.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
This estate was established in 2012 through the merger of two properties, Château de Bellet and Les Coteaux de Bellet, which were acquired by the French company REM. The vineyard covers 10 hectares.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20
About the wine:
This wine, dominated by the Folle Noire grape variety, is bursting with fruit and juiciness. Intense and aromatic, it’s juicy and rich on the palate, yet retains its elegance. A must-try.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ETIENNE P. Published on January 19, 2020
All that's missing now are the cicadas, the sunshine, and a plate of Sisteron lamb in front of you
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