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Ch. Bellevue-Mondotte Saint Emilion 2005
Ch. Bellevue-Mondotte Saint Emilion 2005


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Ch. Bellevue-Mondotte Saint Emilion 2005


Bordeaux Red Blends

from St-Emilion, France - Bordeaux

red wine
collectible wine
boutique wine
The Wine Advocate 99 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 99 point rating
Wine Spectator 97 point ratingWine Spectator 97 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2001
The Wine Advocate 2001 Saint Emilion 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2001 Saint Emilion 94 point rating
Price: $479.00
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winemaker's notes:

The wine’s color is reminiscent of black cherries, a sign of perfect youth. Its aromas are an elegant association of fresh and jammy black fruit; careful aging has added a fine, charming woodiness and additional grilled notes of toasted bread. On the palate the attack is fresh, and young, tight tannins are well-incorporated into the wine’s body. The tannins will develop with time, but for now they are nicely balanced with the wine’s fresh, nervous acidity. The mid-palate is opulent, with a texture that reflects the wine’s spirited style. The finish is still dominated by young tannins, and is very long, flavorful and refined. Although this wine will offer great pleasure in several years, it has an incredible potential to age well into the future.

critical acclaim:

"The crushed blackberry and raspberry are wonderful in this wine. Full-bodied, with superpolished tannins and loads of ripe fruit, toasty oak and coffee on the palate. Goes on and on. An opulent young red. Best after 2016. 420 cases made."

97 Points

Wine Spectator

"This tiny gem of a property, cropped at 15 hectoliters per hectare, is composed of 5 acres of 45-year old Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a tiny parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon. It has produced one of the vintage’s most compelling wines in 2005. Sadly, there are only 4,000 bottles of this inky/purple-hued St.-Emilion. It boasts an extraordinary perfume of graphite, blackberries, cassis, and sweet kirsch intermixed with notes of incense, spice box, licorice, and subtle wood. Stunningly rich with full body, zesty acidity, and high but velvety tannins, the final blend is composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This monumental St.-Emilion requires a decade of cellaring, but it should last for 4-5 decades. It will unquestionably be one of the vintage’s immortals. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2035."

99 Points

The Wine Advocate

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