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Château Belair (Belair-Monange) 1er Grand Cru Classé B 1996
12.5%
0.75L
Intensity
The terroir makes this a fresh, mineral wine with a pleasant intensity and length on the palate. This wine will have to be aged for a few years before it can develop its full aromatic palette
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Lot presentation
Château Belair (Belair-Monange) 1er Grand Cru Classé B 1996
The wine
In their youth these are austere wines, but after ageing for a few years, they develop sumptuous aromas of fruit, spices and truffles.
About the Producer Château Belair (Belair-Monange)
Château Belair's vineyard, located on the highest plateau in the area, adjoins the town of Saint Emilion to the north-east and Ausone's vineyard to the south-east. It belonged to the Dubois-Challon family, who were also co-owners of Ausone, until 1997. Purchased in 2008 by the Moueix family, it was renamed Château Belair-Monange after Christian Moueix's grandmother, Anne-Adèle Monange. Ausone and Belair were very close in terms of growing and vinification methods. The improvement in quality since 1976 has enabled this château to regain its position among Bordeaux's elite wines. Note that Château Magdelaine's vineyard has been merged with that of Château Belair-Monange.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level 1 NormalObservation 1 Slightly damaged labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé B
Owner: Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix
Vintage: 1996
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 24 hectares
Volume: 50000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine