2015 Bellefont Belcier Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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JD 96 JS 95 JL 93 WS 92
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

I was blown away by the 2015 Château Bellefont Belcier and this knockout red is a blend of 72% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 80% new barrel. This estate covers 13.5...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

Love the nose of blackberries, black truffles, oyster shell and wet earth. Full-bodied, layered and fantastic. Firm and silky tannins and a juicy finish. Gorgeous complexity. Drink in 2020.
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2018

The blend of flowers and truffle on the nose gets you going. The fruit is ripe, sweet, round and soft. There is freshness, elegance and loads of ripe juicy, fresh fruits from start to finish. This is a good wine, giving...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, January 2018

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. Best from 2020 through 2030. — J.M.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML

The 2015 Bellefont Belcier Bordeaux Blend is a noteworthy red wine hailing from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This vintage has garnered attention from wine critics for its robust character and complex profile. Composed of 72% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, and the remainder Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine was matured in 80% new barrels, contributing to its distinctive taste.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rates the wine at 93 points, describing it as having a "blend of flowers and truffle on the nose" with "ripe, sweet, round and soft" fruit. He notes its freshness and elegance, acknowledging its potential for further improvement under new ownership by Peter Kwok.

Jeb Dunnuck, who awarded it an impressive 96 points, expresses enthusiasm for this "knockout red," highlighting its "loads of blackcurrants, black cherries, truffle, licorice and hints of chocolate." He praises its opulent, full-bodied nature and inky color, alongside its rich mid-palate and remarkable finish, advising not to miss out on this beauty.

Wine Spectator also offers commendation with a 92-point score, pointing out the "ample core of gushy blackberry and raspberry pâte de fruit flavors" complemented by black licorice and a "lively bramble note." They suggest it is best enjoyed from 2020 through 2030.

James Suckling rates the wine at 95 points, appreciating the "nose of blackberries, black truffles, oyster shell and wet earth." He describes it as "full-bodied, layered and fantastic," with firm yet silky tannins and a juicy finish, calling attention to its "gorgeous complexity."

The 2015 Bellefont Belcier is a layered and dynamic wine, praised for its deep flavors and potential for aging, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts of Bordeaux blends.