2021 Château Bélair-Monange, Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé
£169.00
(£150.00 per bottle)
Save 11% on a case of 6 bottles
66 in stock
Description
The vineyards of Bélair-Monange occupy some of the choicest plots of the appellation, in three sectors – on the limestone plateau, on terraces adjoining it, and on south-facing, steep hillsides. After the Moueix family bought the château in 2008, substantial shoring up of the land was needed, as ancient galleries lie beneath the vineyards, created during centuries of stone quarrying. Replanting has taken place, but only the produce of the finest plots have gone into this Grand Vin, this 2021 being an assemblage of 99% Merlot with just 1% Cabernet Franc. The wine is ruby-purple of medium depth, with outstandingly beautiful, ripe fragrance. Palate is full, fleshy, luscious and complete, with excellent length, showing the outstanding elegance of which Saint-Emilion is capable. It is one of the greatest wines of the 2021 vintage, with a magnificent future (for drinking 2028-2040+).
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.