Chateau Bellefont Belcier 2015
- Vintage
- 2015
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux,St Emilion
- Size
- 750ml
- Rating
- JS95, WS92, WA90
- Grape
- Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon
This sports an ample core of gushy blackberry and raspberry pâte de fruit flavors, lined with black licorice details and carried by a lively bramble note. A strong apple wood edge emerges on the finish, melding into the fruit. Displays good cut and drive. Best from 2020 through 2030. - WS92
The 2015 Bellefont Belcier is a blend of 68% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 20 months in 80% new and 20% one-year-old barrels. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it has lovely cassis, red currant and black raspberries scents with touches of underbrush, pencil lead and dried herbs. The medium to full-bodied palate is firm, chewy and rich with good expression and a long earthy finish. Drink:2019~2032 - WA90
Château Bellefont-Belcier 2015 has a sweet, ripe black cherry and boysenberry nose. The palate is dense and balanced with ultra-fine tannins, welljudged acidity and beautiful length. Bold, powerful and intense, with plenty of black cherry, mocha, smoke, licorice nuances. Finish harmonious and sensual, a touch of - Winemaker's Notes
Château Bellefont-Belcier is a grand cru classé estate in Saint-Émilion on Bordeaux's Right Bank. It makes Merlot-dominant red wine. Since 2017 the property has been owned by the Vignobles K Group.
It is located on the Pavie Slopes south of the village of Saint-Émilion. There are 13.5 hectares (33 acres) of vineyards within the 20-ha (50-acre) estate. Production totals around 80,000 bottles per year.
These vineyards are planted on clay and limestone soils, although there is some variation of terroir across the estate. Plantings are around 72 percent Merlot with 17 percent Cabernet Franc and 11 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines are on average around 35 years old.
Grapes are fermented in long cement vats that are arranged in a circular hall. The grand vin is aged for 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels with 80 percent new wood. Bellefont-Belcier also makes two second wines, Marquis de Bellefont and Les Tours de Belcier.
The vineyard was founded in the mid-18th Century by Count Louis Francois de Belcier. In 1803, he built the château, which he named Bellefont, or "beautiful spring". The building still stands today.
As one of the oldest properties in Saint-Émilion, it is often described as a belle endormie (sleeping beauty), with a very high potential given the quality of its terroir. The property is located between Larcis Ducasse and Tertre Roteboeuf, and also borders with Pavie and Troplong Mondot.
Other châteaux in the Vignobles K stable include Tour Saint Christophe in Saint-Émilion, and La Patache in Pomerol. - Information from Wine Searcher