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Belair-Monange, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2012

Belair-Monange

Case Format: 12x75cl

Max score: 97.0

The vineyards of Bélair-Monange now occupy some of the choicest plots of the appellation. One third lie on the limestone plateau, near the historic town of Saint-Emilion, one third are on adjoining, south-facing, steep hillsides, with the balance being on terraces between the two. The property was bought by the Moueix family in 2008, and they then made big investments, shoring up the land. Beneath the vines lie ancient galleries in the limestone, which were stone quarries, for many centuries – but some were unstable. Above ground, many plots needed re-planting, which has been slowly taking place. Today, only wine from fully mature plots and the best sites is chosen for the Grand Vin.

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CRITIC REVIEWS

91-93
Neal Martin

The Belair-Monange has a very opulent bouquet with copious red berry fruit, incense, kirsch and a touch of orange blossom that is well-defined, quite modern in style. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety smooth entry and here I prefer the style of this Saint Emilion. It is very silky in texture, very harmonious, tensile and full of nervosite towards the finish. Very fine. Tasted April 2013.

95+
Robert M. Parker, Jr.

With some of the oldest vines in all of Bordeaux, especially one parcel from 1905, Belair Monange’s 2012 (14.5% alcohol) is a tribute to this great terroir that was poorly managed and exploited prior to the family of Jean-Pierre Moueix taking over. Now it is Christian Moueix and his son Edouard who manage the property and produce the wine. The 2012 is a beauty, with a deep ruby/purple color, complex notes of minerals, crushed rock, red and black fruits, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, great texture, long finish and true ability and character. It should age beautifully for 20 or more years and yet be drinkable another three or four. Production is small, as only 1,300 cases were produced.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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MAX CRITIC SCORE

97.0

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