Château Belle-Vue 2016

An Haut-Médoc red wine with a seductive aromatic expression and freshness

The estate

Château Belle-Vue is a reference among fine Haut-Médoc wines, an appellation situated near Margaux on the left bank of Bordeaux.

The vineyard

Bearing a High Environmental Value certificate, Château Belle-Vue’s almost 15-hectare vineyard is planted on gravel soils, a typical feature of the Haut-Médoc appellation. The thirty-six-year old vines are cultivated according to sustainable viticultural practices.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted manually on a table after destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for more than 3 weeks. Gravity-fed racking. Maceration for an average of 35 days after fermentation. Aged for 14 to 16 months in barrels (30% new, 30% first-fill 20% second-fill) and in vats (20%).

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (45%)

Merlot (35%)

Petit Verdot (20%)

Château Belle-Vue 2016: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

Intense, the colour of this wine is almost inky.

Nose

Aromatic and rich, the nose gives off bright fruity aromas.

Palate

Ample, the mouth seduces with its racy tannins, its aromatic richness and its superb freshness.