Bellevue Saint Emilion (3.0L)

From Saint-Emilion

Vintage:	2006
Description:	92-94 Wa / 91 Fs / 17 Jr. This terroir is superbly situated between Beausejour Duffau and Beau-Sejour-Becot, with Angelus within shouting distance. Bellevue has been managed by Stephane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont since 2000, and when St.-Emilion does its next new classification (in 2016), I would not be surprised to see this estate upgraded to a premier grand cru classe. A blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, cropped at a remarkably low 30-36 hectoliters per hectare, the 2006 represents the essence of terroir with its crushed rock/steely notes intermixed with flower, black raspberry, cherry, and blackberry characteristics. It is a full-bodied, dense, rich, powerful, moderately tannic offering with a broad texture, sensational purity, and an exceptionally long finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025+.-Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate. Deep dark ruby garnet, almost opaque core, violet reflections. On the nose, fine hints of spice, mineral nuances, delicate orange peel, fresh, ripe plums, inviting bouquet. Fresh and full-bodied on the palate, red berry fruit, finely integrated tannins, tightly meshed and delicate, sticks very well, good development potential.-Falstaff 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very low yields of 18 hl/ha – each grape picked individually? Fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. 13.8%.
Price:	$ 199.00
Price in original currency:	None

Address:	1003 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98506 United States
Telephone (regular):	360-350-4896

First added to 1000 Corks on February 19, 2018.