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2010 Château Bellefont Belcier

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January 7, 2024 - $44

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

There's a nice charcoal note driving this from the start...dark plum, blackberry and black currant fruit... Ganache, licorice snap and tobacco fill in the finish and give this added range, while a singed alder wood note runs underneath for added texture and length. Impressive.

93James Suckling

Wonderful aromas of black truffles and berries with hints of wet earth. Full body, with velvety tannins and a rich and chewy finish.

92Robert M. Parker Jr.

...notes of jammy black cherries, black currants, licorice, camphor, underbrush and some subtle vanillin...full-bodied, voluptuously textured and rich, with good acidity, surprising freshness and laser-like definition given its ampleness and length...beautiful fruit...

89-92Vinous / IWC

Raspberry, violet, mocha and a hint of smoky torrefaction on the nose. Dense, sweet and creamy, with red cherry and berry flavors lifted by a floral component. Finishes sweet and pure, with fine tannins, very good length and a persistent hint of coffee.

15.5Jancis Robinson

Hint of soap and greenness on the nose. Sweet and polished... hick and smooth, then tart on the finish... Very sweet and confected. Even a bit of cocoa, then very chewy and dry on the end. Drying finish.

PRODUCER

Château Bellefont Belcier

Château Bellefont-Belcier is a Grand Cru of the St.-Emilion appellation. The 32-acre estate traces its history to the 17th century and is situated between Pavie and Larcis-Ducasse. Now owned by a Chinese businessman, Robert M. Parker Jr. has noted that “Bellefont-Belcier has improved recently under the helmsmanship of new owners.” About 55,000 bottles are produced annually. The second wine is Marquis de Bellefont.

REGION

France, Bordeaux, St.-Émilion

Saint-Émilion is on the east side of the Dordogne River. At 13,400 acres it is one of Bordeaux’s largest appellations, and perhaps its most picturesque. It is also home to what has been called “the garagiste” movement of upstart, tradition-defying winemakers who produce artisanal wines in styles that are unconventional for the appellation. The village of Saint-Émilion dates from the middle ages and it sits on low hills, surrounded by ancient walls. Like its neighbor Pomerol, Saint-Émilion was not included in the famous Bordeaux classification system of 1855. But a century later a ranking system was put in place, and unlike the classification system for the Medoc, the Saint-Émilion system is reviewed every ten years, meaning that estates can be upgraded or downgraded. There are three rankings: Grand Cru Classé, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Premier Grand Cru Classé A, with the final ranking being the best. Such legendary Saint-Émilion estates as Châteaux Ausone and Cheval-Blanc are Premier Grand Cru Classé A, along with Châteaux Pavie and Angélus, both added to the classification in 2012. Wines in this appellation are primarily Merlot, mixed with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.