Château de Bellet - Bellet blanc 2023
"A micro-region worth discovering!"
With this cuvée, made primarily from Rolle grapes, Château de Bellet showcases its refined style, which has established it as the benchmark for the appellation. The nose is particularly expressive, revealing luscious aromas of pear, jasmine, and exotic fruits. The palate is fresh, smooth, and well-structured, supported by lovely bitter notes. It will pair perfectly with trout with almonds.
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Eye
Pale gold color
Nose
Expressive notes of exotic fruits (pineapple, lychee), followed by white flowers
Palate
A crisp, delicate attack; well-balanced; pronounced bitterness; notes of pear and bitter almond on the finish
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with anchoïade, grilled red mullet, sole in a lemon-butter sauce, or a citrus tart
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
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 moderates the summer heat. After producing 47 vintages and establishing the Bellet appellation’s renown and reputation, Ghislain de Charnacé sold his 12-hectare vineyard in 2014 to the real estate management firm La Française REM (which owns other vineyards). Considerable resources have been devoted to 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. An ultra-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 the range reorganized into three tiers (entry-level wines, terroir wines, and the exceptional “agnès” cuvées), promising a bright future for this historic estate. The latest vintages demonstrate this welcome 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 created 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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