2007 Bellevue Mondotte Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 94 VN 93 JL 92 WS 90
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2010

Very little wine is produced (about 400 cases) from this tiny 5-acre vineyard but it is always among the most concentrated and richest of Bordeaux. The inky/purple-colored 2007 offers sweet cassis fruit notes interwoven...
VN 93

Vinous, July 2010

Saturated ruby. Very dark aromas of black fruits, violet, licorice and bitter chocolate, plus a sexy oak note of hickory smoke. Large-scaled, thick and sweet, with outrageous breadth for the year. Finishes with...
JL 92

TheWineCellarInsider.com, December 2017

No need to hold off any longer. Pop and pour brings out the sweet, plum, licorice, smoke and coffee notes. The texture shows a lush quality, with a dark, plum finish and the sensations of of dusty tannins. Read more...
WS 90

Wine Spectator, March 2010

Dark-colored and very spicy, with meat, dark fruits and cigar box aromas. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and masses of new wood. Impresses with its opulence and structure. Needs time in the bottle. Best after 2013.–JS

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2007
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2007 Bellevue Mondotte Bordeaux Blend is a noteworthy wine originating from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine features a traditional cork closure and boasts an alcohol content of 14.0%. Produced by Bellevue Mondotte, this wine is recognized for its limited production, with only about 400 cases made from a small 5-acre vineyard.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the 2007 Bellevue Mondotte a high score of 94, highlighting its deep concentration and richness. The review notes, "The inky/purple-colored 2007 offers sweet cassis fruit notes interwoven with notions of graphite, chalk dust, and toast. Full-bodied with terrific purity and intensity (14.5% alcohol), it should drink well for 20+ years." This description underscores the wine's potential for long-term aging and its robust character.

Vinous also provided an excellent review, scoring the wine at 93. Stephen Tanzer remarked on its "saturated ruby" color and "very dark aromas of black fruits, violet, licorice, and bitter chocolate, plus a sexy oak note of hickory smoke." He continued to describe it as "large-scaled, thick and sweet, with outrageous breadth for the year," and commended its "mouthcoating tannins and palate-staining black fruits." Tanzer emphasized the wine's balance, noting that despite its sweetness and size, it maintains "impressive verve."

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the wine a 92, stating that it is ready to drink now. His review mentions the "sweet, plum, licorice, smoke, and coffee notes" that are prominent upon opening. He also highlighted the "lush quality" of the texture and the "dark, plum finish" with "sensations of dusty tannins."

Wine Spectator rated the wine at 90, describing it as "dark-colored and very spicy, with meat, dark fruits, and cigar box aromas." The review praises the wine's "opulence and structure," but advises that it "needs time in the bottle" and would be best enjoyed after 2013.

In summary, the 2007 Bellevue Mondotte is a critically acclaimed Bordeaux blend known for its depth, concentration, and aging potential. It offers complex aromas and flavors, with a robust structure that has been praised across multiple reviews.