2016 Château de Bel-Air, Lalande de Pomerol
£29.55
(£26.25 per bottle)
Save 11% on a case of 12 bottles
169 in stock
Description
Château de Bel-Air lies on a sunny plateau, which leads gently southward towards the Barbanne stream, with the Pomerol appellation just across the water. This is one of the best terroirs of Lalande-de-Pomerol, with gravel soils making up 70% of the estate, the balance being gravels mixed with iron-rich clay. A blend of 73% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, which aged in 40% new barrels, this 2016 is truly blossoming. Colour is deep ruby, the nose being vibrant with floral red fruits. Palate shows fine balance between rich fruit density, gentle tannins, refreshing acidity and smooth, long aftertaste – a lovely, complete wine (for drinking 2022-2028+) – 13%.
Brand
Brand
Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix
The family firm of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix own many of the finest châteaux on Pomerol’s central plateau as well as Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Bélair-Monange in Saint-Émilion. In addition, they manage the vineyards of several other Right Bank châteaux, helping them to produce wines of outstanding harmony, beauty and elegance. Christian Moueix has been the guiding light of the family’s progress since his first vintage in 1971. His son Edouard is now taking over, aided by a brilliant team in vineyard and cellar. Our history with the Moueix family goes back to 1970, when Nick Clark and Anthony Hanson MW first started our business with them. We have been shipping from them uninterruptedly since then.
Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix belongs to classical school of wine making. Their aim is to produce wines which are fully ripe, yet lively, with all elements subtly integrated and with great length of flavour. These wines have the ability to gain smoothness, complexity and silkiness as they mature.