Château Bellegrave Cru Bourgeois 2014
13%
9L
Intensity
a fine Pauillac that confirms the appellation's reputation as the beating heart of Cabernet Sauvignon country.
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Château Bellegrave Cru Bourgeois 2014
The wine
This Pauillac property has impressed with its consistency for several decades now. At the very heart of Cabernet Sauvignon’s promised land, Ludovic and Julien Meffre, grandsons of the visionary Jean-Paul Meffre, put their all into doing the most for this Bordeaux varietal. Their 8 hectares are thus treated with utmost care. The soil is rich in Garonne gravel, allowing the grapes to reach a level of maturity that they don’t otherwise attain elsewhere. The grapes are picked by hand in small boxes to preserve their quality. There is a maceration before the grapes are fermented in order to concentrate the aromas, colour and tannins. Fermentation then lasts three weeks. To finish, the wine is matured for a year in casks (45% new wood). Château Bellegrave’s top wine is intensely crimson in colour. On the nose, this is a delicate cuvée with an elegant profile. The palate is full, juicy and flavourful, with a spicy finish. This bottle can be aged for over ten years. We recommend decanting it for an hour before serving. It will pair nicely with a filet mignon.
About the Producer Château Bellegrave (Pauillac)
This property is hemmed in by several Médoc cru classés and is without doubt one of the oldest in the region.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 12 bottles
Level: 12 NormalObservation: 12 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: renting a storage space dedicated to wine
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: yes
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pauillac
Classification: Cru bourgeois
Owner: Ludovic et Julien Meffre
Vintage: 2014
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine