Château Bellefont-Belcier 2019

The intensity of Saint-Émilion by Bellefont-Belcier

The estate
The Château Bellefont-Belcier was acquired in 1889 by the Faure family who, through innovation and hard work, made it one of the jewels of the Bordeaux region. In 1994, it became the property of BJL & Partenaires, which gave new life to this Grand Cru Classé by modernizing the facilities while respecting the various terroirs. Château Bellefont-Belcier passed through several hands in recent years before joining Vignobles K of the Hong Kong entrepreneur Peter Kwok in 2017.

The vineyard
Covering around twenty hectares, the vineyard of Château Bellefont-Belcier, Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion in the Bordeaux region, extends over a clay-limestone slope and Fronsadais molasse soils.

Vinification and aging
Harvest from September 27 to October 14. Fermentations without sulfur additions. Integral vinification in 225-liter barrels (25%) and concrete vats. Aging in new barrels (40%), one-wine barrels (30%) and two-wine barrels (30%).

Blend
Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc (25%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Château Bellefont-Belcier 2019

Tasting

Color
Beautiful dense garnet red color.

Nose
Pure freshness and complexity in this intense bouquet. Notes of black berries mingle with those of licorice.

Palate
On the palate, it’s a revelation of the terroir that takes shape with a refreshing chalky tension. A lively, full-bodied wine with compact, powerful tannins. The finish focuses on fruit and is distinguished by its persistence.