Appearance: The wine has a deep, dense ruby-garnet color with pronounced pigmentation. The rim is dark and consistent, with a shiny edge — indicating ripe grapes, good color extraction, and aging potential.
Aroma: The profile is complex, fruity, and earthy-mineral: ripe blackberries, black currants, plums, intertwined with notes of smoke, slight wet earth (“loamy soil”), wet stone, spices, dark chocolate, dry wood, and subtle floral/violet/mineral tones.
Taste: On the palate, it is full to medium-full bodied, with a smooth, silky texture and ripe fruitiness: dark fruit dominates, complemented by slight minerality and earthy undertones. The tannins are ripe yet sufficiently structured, the acidity is fresh and maintains balance. The wood (oak) is nicely integrated — it does not dominate but supports the fruit and terroir. A slight chalky note is also revealed in the mouth, giving the wine breadth and depth.
Finish: The finish is long, elegant, and restrained — fruitiness, minerality, and subtle earthy notes linger long in the aftertaste. The wine feels harmonious, with aging potential. According to critics, there is no need for quick consumption — the wine will develop over the next 10–20 years.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Type | Rich red |
| Variety | Blend |
| % Alcohol | 14 |
| James Suckling | 95 |
| decanter | Silver |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | France |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 0.75 |
| Wine Type | red wine |
| Brand | Chateau Bellefont-Belcier |
| Producer | Chateau Bellefont-Belcier |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Robert Parker | 94 |
| Sugar Level | dry |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 16 - 18 °C |
| Wine clasification | still wine |
| Wine Enthusiast | 94 |