Its powerful nose hints at the complexity of this wine, which boasts a broad aromatic profile: spices, notes of fresh wood and thyme, with a lingering hint of pepper. On the palate, the Folle Noire (61%) reveals aromas of blackcurrant, underscored by a lovely acidity that carries the wine.
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Eye
Deep ruby color
Nose
A scent with truffle undertones, notes of the forest floor, and hints of mint
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, well-structured, with lovely freshness and liveliness, and a strong, lingering finish featuring tart red berries
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pairs beautifully with a saddle of lamb stuffed with tapenade, wild boar terrine, and Trianon Royal chocolate with red berries
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
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 renown and reputation 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 vineyards, under the leadership, since the summer of 2018, of Jean de Laître, a talented winemaking expert who is also active in the Bordeaux region. A highly functional winery at the foot of the old chapel now allows for winemaking that is closely attuned to the terroir. 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 reflect 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.
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