2022 Château Bélair-Monange, 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion
£850.00
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. The Moueix family bought the château in 2008, and did not delay in making considerable investments in the vineyards. The finishing touches are now being put to the new winery, which will open its doors with the 2023 vintage. Tasting this 2022 alongside two of the Moeuix family`s top-class Pomerol estates, Hosanna and La Fleur-Pétrus, Bélair-Monange is striking for its dancing acidity, delicacy of aromatics and mineral finesse – its Saint-Emilion pedigree is very much in evidence. An assemblage of 98% Merlot with 2% Cabernet Franc, colour is ruby-purple of medium depth, aromas being outstandingly intense and alluringly scented: fresh red cherry, raspberry, cherry blossom… Palate is full, intricately structured and has wonderful concentration, wrapped in silky-smooth tannins. The length goes on and on. This shows the outstanding elegance of which Saint-Emilion is capable, being one of the greatest wines of the 2022 vintage (for drinking 2030-2048+).
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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.