2019 Bellefont Belcier Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 95 JS 95 JD 95 JA 94 JL 94 WA 94 VN 94 WE 94 TWI 93
DC 95

Decanter, April 2023

Excellent vibrancy here, with just a bit more mid-palate density than in 2018. Exciting tension, power and ripe red fruit leading to a salivating and long finish. Although young, try with garlic-infused, roasted leg of lamb.
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, December 2021

Very attractive plum and cherry aromas with hints of flowers and wet earth, following through to a medium to full body with linear, polished tannins and a juicy finish. Juicy fruit to finish with some minerality and...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, April 2022

A beautiful, elegant Saint-Emilion that will be loved by both modernists and traditionalists out there, the 2019 Château Bellefont-Belcier comes from a south-facing, limestone terroir just beside Château Pavie and Larcis...
JA 94

janeanson.com, December 2021

A vintage that shows a resurgence of quality at this Grand Cru Classé that slightly slipped under the radar for a few years. Now owned by Peter Kwok, and overseen by his talented winemaking team, this is well built and...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2022

Flowers, dark chocolate, cherries, black raspberries, smoke and licorice permeate the perfume. On the palate, the wine is fresh, silky and vibrant, with a sweetness to the red fruits, minerality, chalky tannins and cocoa...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2022

From a beautifully situated hillside vineyard, sandwiched between Larcis Ducasse and Tertre Roteboeuf on either side, with holdings belonging to Pavie and Troplong Mondot on the plateau above, the 2019 Bellefont Belcier...
VN 94

Vinous, February 2023

The 2019 Bellefont Belcier is delineated and focused on the nose with pure blackberry, briary, crushed stone and cedar scents, the oak here nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, cohesive and...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, January 1970

(92–94 points) Barrel Sample. This rich wine offers dense layers of juicy black fruit alongside an accent of chocolate and dense tannins. It's concentrated and firm while still hinting at the vintage's freshness. There's...
TWI 93

The Wine Independent, May 2023

The 2019 Bellefont-Belcier is composed of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with cedar and clove oil scents over a core of plum pudding, blackberry preserves...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2019 Bellefont Belcier Bordeaux Blend from Saint Emilion has received acclaim for its elegance and finesse. James Suckling awarded it a notable 95 points, highlighting the "very attractive plum and cherry aromas" and "linear, polished tannins." He notes the wine's "juicy finish with some minerality and forest-flower undertones," advising that it will benefit from aging, suggesting drinking it after 2025.

Jeff Leve, giving it 94 points, describes the wine's bouquet as rich with "flowers, dark chocolate, cherries, black raspberries, smoke, and licorice." He praises its "fresh, silky, and vibrant" palate and the "sweetness to the red fruits," recommending consumption between 2024 and 2037.

Jeb Dunnuck also rates it 95 points, calling it a "beautiful, elegant Saint-Emilion" that appeals to both modernists and traditionalists. With a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, he commends the wine's "cassis and black raspberry fruits" and its "silky tannins, perfect overall balance, and a great finish."

Vinous, through Neal Martin, describes it as "delineated and focused," awarding it 94 points. The tasting note emphasizes "pure blackberry, briary, crushed stone, and cedar scents."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by William Kelley, acknowledges the wine's origins from a "beautifully situated hillside vineyard," rating it 94 points. Kelley appreciates its "smoky berry fruit, loamy soil, subtle spices, black truffle, and violets" aromas.

Jane Anson notes a resurgence in quality, attributing it to Peter Kwok's ownership and a talented winemaking team. With a score of 94, she describes it as "well built and muscular" with dark fruit flavors.

Decanter awards the wine 95 points for its "excellent vibrancy" and "exciting tension," suggesting pairing it with roasted leg of lamb to enhance its appeal.