Impressive dark plums and mulberries with nicely intertwined spices and violets. Attractive leafiness and sweet, earthy depth. The palate has suave, flowing tannins that carry a plush, plump core of dark-plum and mulberry flavors with a seamlessly long, showy finish. Try this from 2022.

The 2015 is really a profound example of Bellevue - a 100% Merlot that has lots of power, replete with rich and spicy plummy fruits. The tannins are unmistakably layered, and this will age exceptionally well and take its time to soften. It goes long on fruit and on grippy acidity, and there is an austerity on the attack that softens into a graphite-led mid-palate. There was still 2% cabernet franc in the vineyard at this point, but it was not used in the blend. A highly enjoyable wine. 60% new oak. Read more at https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/bordeaux/chateau-bellevue-st-emilion-grand-cru-classe-2015-17601#Sf6B9FeBpbjm875p.99

94+ Produced from 100% Merlot, the 2015 Bellevue gives up a deep garnet-purple color and quite an earthy/savory nose with tilled soil, charcuterie and roasted nut notions over a core of plum preserves, black forest cake and licorice plus hints of tar and bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied with firm, rounded tannins and vibrant fruit expression lifted by a lovely line of freshness, it finishes on a minerally note. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2015 Bellevue sashays out with pretty notions of kirsch, baked black cherries, and redcurrant jelly, plus suggestions of dried lavender, espresso, and licorice. Big, concentrated, and full-bodied, the palate is rich and velvety, with just enough freshness and a long, pepper-laced finish.

The essence of a mineral-driven wine, with salty tannins, fresh, dark, plums, juicy, black cherry, anise and chocolate, this wine is silky, crisp and fresh. The wine was made from 100% Merlot. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2015+Bellevue+