Château Belle-Vue 2016
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An Haut-Médoc red wine with a seductive aromatic expression and freshness
The estate
Château Belle-Vue is a reference among fine Haut-Médoc wines, an appellation situated near Margaux on the left bank of Bordeaux.
The vineyard
Bearing a High Environmental Value certificate, Château Belle-Vue’s almost 15-hectare vineyard is planted on gravel soils, a typical feature of the Haut-Médoc appellation. The thirty-six-year old vines are cultivated according to sustainable viticultural practices.
Vinification and ageing
The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted manually on a table after destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for more than 3 weeks. Gravity-fed racking. Maceration for an average of 35 days after fermentation. Aged for 14 to 16 months in barrels (30% new, 30% first-fill 20% second-fill) and in vats (20%).
The blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (45%)
Merlot (35%)
Petit Verdot (20%)
Château Belle-Vue 2016: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Colour
Intense, the colour of this wine is almost inky.
Nose
Aromatic and rich, the nose gives off bright fruity aromas.
Palate
Ample, the mouth seduces with its racy tannins, its aromatic richness and its superb freshness.
Blended of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Belle-Vue has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and nose of spice box, cedar chest and oolong tea with a core of red and black currants plus a waft of chargrill. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh, soft and juicy with a lovely burst of black fruit in the mouth leading to a savory finish. Nearly 900 cases were made.