The 2018 Bellefont Belcier Bordeaux Blend is a well-received wine originating from the esteemed region of Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. This red wine, composed primarily of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, showcases a deep garnet-purple hue and offers a robust experience with an alcohol content of 14.5%.
James Suckling rates it highly, awarding a score of 95, and describes the wine as "dense" and "rich," with "fine and integrated" tannins. He notes the full-bodied nature of the wine, highlighting its "pretty balance and refinement" and suggesting that it will benefit from further aging, recommending consumption after 2024.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 92, praises the wine’s classic aromas of "warm plums, blackberry preserves, and cedar chest," with additional hints of "lavender, clove oil, and chocolate box." The review emphasizes the wine's medium to full-bodied palate, complemented by "soft, rounded tannins" and a freshness that supports its "juicy black fruits."
Jeff Leve also awards the wine a 95, describing it as "elegant, refined, concentrated, silky, fresh and pure." He highlights the wine's complexity and freshness, noting its potential for aging and evolution, thanks to a blend that includes aging in French oak casks and amphora.
Decanter gives a score of 94, noting the wine's "impressive linearity and salinity," with a focus on "greater fruit purity" compared to earlier vintages. The review anticipates that the wine will be lauded in the future for its "precision and freshness."
Jeb Dunnuck appreciates the wine’s "ripe, medium to full-bodied" character, awarding it 94 points. He acknowledges the wine's "fine, polished tannins" and "solid depth of fruit," suggesting a promising evolution over the next 25 years.