Lot presentation
Château Bel Air La Royere 1998
The wine
After ageing for 18 months in barrels, the wine develops delicious aromas of red fruit with notes of toast and liquorice. This ageing results in a very accessible wine. The overall impression is of good balance and a long finish.
About the Producer Château Bel Air La Royere
Located in the commune of Cars, on clay-limestone slopes, Château Bel-Air is one of the Côtes de Blaye's finest properties.
Xavier Loriaud bought the vineyard in 1995 and has managed to give the wines a highly individual style by including nearly 30% Malbec in the blend. Planted with Merlot on the property's 13 hectares, the Malbec produces wines with a particular character.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 6 magnums
Levels : 4 Low neck, 8 NormalObservations : 2 Marked label, 4 Highly marked label, 1 Vintage difficult to read, 6 NormalOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : yes
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 13 %
Region : Bordeaux
Appellation : Premières-Côtes-de-Blaye (Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux)
Owner : Xavier et Corinne Loriaud
Vintage : 1998
Colour : red
Service temperature : 16°
Intensity : classic
Leading aroma : black fruit
Tasting occasion : aperitif
Remark :