Chateau Belair Monange 2016 Saint Emilion

Lisa Perrotti Brown am 30.11.2018

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color. the 2016 Fonplegade opens with a very savory nose of smoked meats. tapenade. sautéed herbs and beef drippings over a core of plum preserves. chocolate-covered cherries and cedar chest plus wafts of violets and cigars. Medium to full-bodied. the palate possesses both intensity and elegance. with the black fruit layers superbly framed by firm. fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness. finishing long and mineral laced.

 

Galloni von Vinous bewertet den Chateau Fonplegade 2016 im Januar 2019 wie folgt:

The 2016 Fonplégade is just as compelling as it was from barrel. Silky and nuanced. the 2016 is super finessed from the very first impression. Sweet red cherry. espresso. blood orange and spice all pulse through this racy. impeccably balanced Saint-Émilion. while floral overtones add energy. Simply put. the 2016 is absolutely sublime. Proprietors Stephen and Denise Adams. along with their team. have done a brilliant job with their 2016. Tasted two times.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

A very suave. modern-style St.-Emilion with fine blackberry aromas and some bitter chocolate. Excellent balance of fruit. generous velvety tannins and lively acidity on the rich palate. Long. clean and supple finish. Drink or hold.
 

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Die Degustationsnotiz des Wine Advocate zum Chateau Belair Monange 2020 Saint Emilion :

The 2020 Belair Monange displays an opaque purple-black color, unfurling slowly to reveal a nose of blueberry preserves, stewed plums and Morello cherries, giving way to a fragrant undercurrent of Chinese five spice, incense and dried rose petals, plus hints of fallen leaves, Sichuan pepper and oolong tea. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a fantastically plush texture with mouth-coating black and blue fruits and loads of exotic spice sparks, gently lifted by soft acidity, finishing long and fragrant.
 

James Suckling schreibt zum Chateau Belair Monange 2020 Saint Emilion Folgendes:

It’s full-bodied, showing loads of violets, blackberries and blueberries with salt and white-pepper character. Minerally. It’s very fine-grained with a fascinating finish. Intense and long. 98% merlot and 2% cabernet franc.

 

Das meint die Vinous-Mannschaft um Antonio Galloni zum Chateau Belair Monange:

The 2020 Bélair-Monange continues its impressive run of form under the JP Moueix family, having rapidly ascended to the highest rank within the Saint-Émilion appellation. This latest release is another stunning articulation of its propitious terroir, which lies adjacent to Ausone. You could lose yourself in the kaleidoscope of aromas: black cherries, Dorset plum, crushed stone, violet and background pencil box, beautifully defined and growing in intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins and quite firm (maybe a tad more than I anticipated), displaying fine grip. This is a strict yet utterly compelling Bélair-Monange with wonderful salinity coming through toward the finish. There is a lot of substance to this wine and it is perhaps less immediate than other recent vintages, indicating that it may require long-term cellaring. Outstanding.

 

Vom Falstaff-Magazin mit 97-99 Punkten bewertet

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Einla- dende Nuancen von schwarzen Kirschen, reife Pflaumen, süße Tabakblätter, etwas Vanille, angenehmer Edelholztouch, kandierte Orangenzesten, schokoladige Nuan- cen. Saftig, sehr elegant, feine Kirschenfrucht, seidige Tannine, gute Frische, heller Nougat im Abgang, bereits sehr gut entwickelt und harmonisch, zeigt große Länge, sicheres Reifepotenzial.
 

Zweitwein von Chateau Belair Monange
98% Merlot 2% Cabernet Franc / Der Ausbau erfolgte in 30% neuen Fässern über 16 Monate.

Tastingnote aus dem Januar 2021 von James Suckling:

Complex nose of blackberries, raspberries, elderberries and spices. Earthy notes, too. It’s full-bodied with elegant tannins. Suave, fleshy texture on the palate. Flavorful finish with length. Lots of character. Second wine of Belair-Monange. Try after 2024.
 

Eine wichtige Umstrukturierung des Weinbergs wurde 2008 unmittelbar nach dem Erwerb des Weinguts durch Ets eingeleitet. Jean-Pierre Moueix. Anschließend entstand ein weiterer Wein, der die inhärenten Eigenschaften des Weinbergs verkörpert - Mineralität, Konzentration der roten Beeren, Gleichgewicht und Länge -: ANNONCE DE BÉLAIR-MONANGE. ANNONCE wird in sehr begrenzten Mengen hergestellt und genießt die gleiche Aufmerksamkeit wie der Grand Vin: akribische, umweltfreundliche Weinbergarbeiten, gefolgt von einer manuellen Ernte, sobald die Trauben die optimale Reife erreicht haben. Die Weinbereitung erfolgt in Bottichen aus Beton und Edelstahl, in denen Mazeration und Extraktion schonend und gemessen werden, um der Frucht ihren höchsten Ausdruck zu verleihen. Der Wein reift dann in französischen Eichenfässern. Obwohl ANNONCE in seiner Jugend großen Charme zeigt, werden einige Jahre Keller oder einige Stunden Dekantieren weitgehend belohnt.

Winter und Frühling waren sehr regnerisch. Ein später Knospenbruch am 9. April ermöglichte es uns, einen Frühlingsfrost zu vermeiden. Die Blüte vom 23. bis 30. Mai verlief gut und die potenzielle Qualität war signifikant. Der regnerische Frühling verursachte einen schweren Mehltauanfall, der dank der erheblichen Anstrengungen unserer Weinbergarbeiter vereitelt wurde. Während des Sommers hat ein Team von 60 Mitarbeitern die Ernte verdünnt und den gewünschten Ertrag an das Paket und das Alter der Reben angepasst. Nahezu perfekte Balance war die Belohnung für 16.800 Stunden sorgfältiger Arbeit. Die Véraison fand vom 26. Juli bis 12. August statt. Das Hauptmerkmal dieses Jahrgangs waren die 1.136 Sonnenstunden zwischen Juni und September, ein bemerkenswerter Rekord der letzten fünfzig Jahre. Die Ernte fand bei sonnigem Himmel und warmen Temperaturen vom 18. September bis 4. Oktober statt. Dieser Jahrgang von Annonce wird hauptsächlich aus dem Kalksteinplateau hergestellt und bietet eine schöne aromatische Palette roter und schwarzer Früchte, während der charakteristische Charme und die Mineralität des Schlosses erhalten bleiben.
 

Zweitwein von Chateau Belair Monange
95% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc / Der Ausbau erfolgte in 30% neuen Fässern über 16 Monate.

 

Tastingnote aus Februar 2018

A very precise and transparent second wine of Chateau Belair Monange with medium body, super integrated and refined tannins and a very, very long finish. Balanced and harmonious. Drink or hold.



 

James Suckling über den Chateau Belair Monange 2019 Saint Emilion:

17 Jan, 2022 – Wonderful aromas of fresh flowers, blackberries and cherries. Licorice and lilacs, too. Full-bodied, yet so tight and refined, translucent and weightless. Incredible purity and excellence. This is the heart and soul of the property in a glass. Really pinpointed at the end. Enchanting and thought-provoking. Needs time to open and soften. Try after 2028.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

The flagship 2019 Château Belair-Monange checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from 25-year-old vines and raised in 50% new French oak. It's a magical wine in the vintage and offers more depth and richness than just about every other Saint-Emilion out there, all while holding onto a gorgeous sense of finesse and elegance, which would almost have me guessing Pomerol in a blind tasting.

Deep red and black fruits, truffly earth, tobacco, and spring flower notes all emerge on the nose, and this puppy is full-bodied, has a layered, seamless mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and one heck of a great finish. It's stunning, and while it offers incredible pleasure today given its purity and flawless balance, it deserves 7-8 years of bottle age and will evolve for 30 years or more.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau Belair Monange 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Bélair-Monange shows wonderful delineation and focus on the nose, which presents a cornucopia of red fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and light black truffle aromas. It seems to gain complexity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, fine delineation and a velvety texture. This builds toward a lavish finish, with dark chocolate and cocoa notes lingering on the aftertaste. It will need several years in bottle but should repay those with the wherewithal to cellar.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth den Chateau Belair Monange 2019 Saint Emilion:

This captures the richness of the vintage wonderfully, with long, caressing waves of cassis, plum reduction and boysenberry compote flavors gliding through. Laced with subtle red tea, floral and mineral hints through the lengthy finish, this is really well done and augmented by a level of purity most don't have in this vintage. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2040. 3,200 cases made, 550 cases imported.

 

Der Chateau Belair Monange 2019 Saint Emilion am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Herzkirschen, feine dunkles Beerenkonfit ist unterlegt, zart nach Nougat und Edelholz, feines Bukett. Komplex, elegant, angenehme Extraktsüße, seidige Tannine, feine Säurestruktur, ausgewogen, wie aus einem Guss, bereits gut entwickelt, vielversprechendes Potenzial, ein delikater, bereits in der Jugend ungemein verführerischer Wein. Nahezu perfekt.
 

James Suckling beschreibt den Chateau Poesia 2016 am 25 April 2019 wie folgt:

Subtle aromas of mint. bay leaf and dark berries follow through to a full body with chewy and polished tannins and a tight. structured finish. Extremely long and firm. Give this at least another four or five years to soften and come together. Try after 2023.

 

Jeb Dunnuck bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2016 im Februar 2019 wie folgt:

A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. the 2016 Château Poesia is more open and showy compared to the Barde Haut. offering fabulous limestone-like character in its kirsch and currant fruits and notes of dried herbs. white truffle. and dried flowers. Possessing medium to full body. ripe. present tannins. terrific concentration. and a great finish. it's another incredibly classy Saint Emilion from the Garcin-Lévêque family.

 

Der einzige Bordeaux in der RPWA’s team "coup de coeur" Liste für 2019

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Poesia 2016 Saint Emilion Grand Cru wie folgt:

The 2016 Poesia is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple. the nose delivers vibrant Black Forest cake. redcurrants and Morello cherries notes with touches of cinnamon stick. rose hip tea. pencil shavings. tobacco and milk chocolate. The medium-bodied palate charges out of the gate with bright red berries layers and loads of herbal sparks. framed by rock-solid. ripe. grainy tannins and bold freshness. finishing very long. It should offer very good aging potential.

 

Das Statement des Wineadvocate zu der neu geschaffenen Ehrung der TOP TEN Weine des gesamten Jahres als "coup de coeur"

Lisa Perrotti-Brown 22 Nov 2019
News & Views As an introduction to the New York City Matter of Taste wine tasting event. the Robert Parker Wine Advocate’s team gathered to launch the very first selection of our wine reviewers’ favorites: their 10 discoveries of the year. True to Robert Parker’s vision to independently evaluate and highlight wines from all around the world. this innovative move will encourage wine lovers to explore new territories and learn about the passionate work of wine makers. At Gabriel Kruether’s two-MICHELIN-starred restaurant. our team of wine critics demonstrated their commitment for bringing to the public’s knowledge the talents of tomorrow. beyond their already extensive annual review of fine wines. We are pleased to reveal that RPWA’s team “coup de coeur” for 2019 are:

2017 Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay. Western Cape. South Africa
2017 Scar of the Sea Chardonnay Seven Leagues. Santa Maria Valley. California
2015 Charles Perez Côtes du Roussillon Les Aspres MVD MMXV. Roussillon. France
Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rare Muscat (Multi-Vintage). Rutherglen. Australia
2016 Poesia. Saint Emilion. Bordeaux
2015 Domaines Lupier La Dama. Navarra. Spain
2011 Kir-Yianni Diaporos Block 5. Macedonia. Greece
2017 Planeta Sicilia Carricante Eruzione 1614. Etna. Sicily. Italy
2017 Martin Muthenthaler Riesling Viesslinger Stern. Wachau. Austria
2013 NV Ulysse Collin Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Roises. Champagne. France
 

Zweitwein von Chateau Belair Monange
97% Merlot 3% Cabernet Franc / Der Ausbau erfolgte in 30% neuen Fässern über 16 Monate.

Tastingnote aus dem Februar 2019 von James Suckling:

What a lovely red-cherry and pomegranate nose this medium-bodied. elegantly structured St.-Emilion has. Very fresh finish with plenty of chalky minerality that builds on the long. clean finish. An excellent food-wine. Second wine of Bélair-Monange. A blend of 97 per cent merlot and three per cent cabernet franc. Drink or hold.

 

Château Bélair-Monange was born from the fusion of the vineyards of Châteaux Bélair and Magdelaine. both historic First Classified Growths of Saint-Émilion.

Château Bélair was acquired by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix in 2008. Tracing its origins back to Roman times. the vineyard is situated at the highest point of Saint-Émilion’s famed limestone plateau. Château Magdelaine. a contiguous cru acquired in 1952. has always been renowned for the remarkable elegance of its wines. Château Bélair-Monange expresses the unique style of the greatest parcels of these two complementary terroirs.

Following the restructuring of the estate initiated in 2008. another wine embodying the inherent qualities of the vineyard – minerality. concentration of red berries. balance and length – emerged in 2014: ANNONCE DE BÉLAIR-MONANGE

Produced in very limited quantities. ANNONCE enjoys the same attention as the Grand Vin: meticulous vineyard work undertaken with respect for the environment followed by a manual harvest once the grapes have reached optimal maturity. Vinification takes place in concrete and stainless-steel vats. where maceration and extraction are gentle and measured in order to allow the fruit its highest expression. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels.

Although ANNONCE exhibits great charm in its youth. a few years of cellaring or a few hours of decanting will be largely rewarded.
 

Verkostungsbericht aus Januar 2019:

The 2016 Petit-Figeac is a gorgeous. silky second wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Sweet floral notes add freshness and lift to this expressive Saint-Émilion. In 2016. Petit-Figeac has a bit more Franc than usual which also contributes to the wine's perfumed personality. This is impeccably done.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 30.November 2018:

The 2016 Petit-Figeac is a blend of 41% Cabernet Franc. 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored. it opens with bold scents of warm black plums. black cherries and mulberries with touches of baking spices. potpourri. unsmoked cigars and dusty soil. Medium-bodied. it is very bright. elegant and minerally in the mouth. with plenty of vibrancy and freshness on the finish.

 

James Suckling Februar 2019:

Very cabernet on the nose with blackcurrants. walnuts and fresh herbs. Hints of dried earth. Medium to full body and firm. juicy tannins. Solid. Second wine of Figeac. A blend of 41 per cent cabernet franc. 36 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 23 per cent merlot. Try after 2022.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown beschreibt den Chateau Bellefont Belcier 2016 aus Saint Emilion am 30.11.2018 wie folgt: 

The 2016 Bellefont Belcier is blended of 65% Merlot. 20% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged for 20 months in 80% new and 20% one-year-old barrels. Michel Rolland consults for this wine. Deep garnet-purple in color. it gives delicate dried flowers. garrigue. dusty soil and smoked meats over warm black plums and blackberry preserves with hints of menthol. The palate is full-bodied. concentrated and muscular with a rock-solid structure and loads of layered black fruit in the mid-palate. with a lingering earthiness to the finish. 5.000 cases produced.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

Very fresh with fine dry tannins that carry the concentrated and ripe palate very nicely. I love the floral and currant bouquet that’s very enticing. in spite of the wine’s youth. Lots of blackcurrant and tobacco. A blend of 65 per cent merlot. 20 per cent cabernet franc and 15 per cent cabernet sauvignon. Try in 2020.
 

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
98 Punkte

Die Nase zeigt ein wenig mehr Würze. mit zart leedrigen Anklängen. Dann setzen sich ebenfalls die dunklen Früchte durch. angeführt von Holunder und Cassis. Reife Kirsche und eine kühlende Mentholnuance. Im Mund kraftvoll und dicht. mit salziger Mineralik. superfrische Säure. Eine Wagenladung reifer Tannine schieben über den Gaumen. Es gelingt ihm frisch zu bleiben. keine Spur von überreife oder Hitze.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Very intense blackberries, black olives, blueberries and dried flowers. Stony minerality. Even some pine. Full-bodied with superb depth of fruit and ultra fine tannins that are intense and polished. The finish is so long and delivers so much flavor, from wet earth to blackberry again. Seamless palate. Try after 2026.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:

Made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Belair Monange rolls effortlessly out of the glass with gregarious scents of black cherry preserves, stewed plums and boysenberries, plus suggestions of Indian spices, rose oil, Ceylon tea and garrigue, with a waft of tilled soil. The rich, seductive, full-bodied palate is laden with black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, framed by velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Wonderfully hedonic and conceivably drinkable now, give it 4-5 years in the cellar to allow the earthy/savory nuances to fully emerge from within the fruit and drink it over the next 25 years or more.

 

Jeb Dunnuck beschreibt den Wein in seiner Verkostungsnotis vom 11.03.2021 wie folgt:

An incredible expression of Merlot grown on limestone soils, the 2018 Château Belair-Monange (90/10 Merlot and Cabernet Franc) sports a dense purple hue as well as powerful notes of blackcurrants, kirsch liqueur, flowery incense, chalky minerality, and white truffle. Rich, full-bodied, and beautifully concentrated, it's a serious 2018 offering integrated oak, ripe yet building tannins, and one hell of a great finish. The finest vintage of this cuvée I've tasted, it's a wine to seek out and hide in the cellar for a good 5-7 years. It's going to evolve for 30-40 years.
 

Rene Gabriel Mai 2016

Tiefes Purpur. satt in der Mitte. Granatschimmer am Rand. Komplexes. sanft fülliges Bouquet. viel reife Brombeeren im Untergrund zeigend. Im Gaumen bleibt der Wein sehr schwarzbeerig. oben im Fluss charmant. unten noch etwas aufrauend und eine feine Nobelbitterkeit im Finale. Das Potenzial ist versprechend.

 

Galloni von Vinous bewertet im Februar 2017 wie folgt:

Even better from bottle than it was from barrel. the 2015 Fonplégade is absolutely gorgeous. Rich and sumptuous. but superbly refined. the 2015 exudes class. The dark cherry. plum. espresso. rose petal and blood orange notes open up effortlessly. Time in the glass brings out the wine's underlying brightness. tension and energy. Everything about the 2015 speaks to balance. This is a superb showing from proprietors Stephen and Denise Adams and their team. which includes both Stéphane Derenoncourt and Michel Rolland.

 

James Suckling im Februar 2018:

A gorgeous and layered red showcasing blackberry. blueberry and mineral aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and polished with impressive tannins. Shows the flamboyance of the estate. Give it time to come around. From organic grapes. Drink in 2022.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im Februar 2018:

Made almost exclusively from Merlot with just a 5% splash of Cabernet Franc. the 2015 Fonplegade is deep garnet-purple in color with a very pretty nose of red and black currants. wild thyme. charcuterie. earth and floral notes plus a fair amount of cedary notions in the background. Medium to full-bodied. it's wonderfully elegant. fine and fresh in the mouth with arresting purity and depth. finishing just a little woody. Give it 3-5 years for the oak to marry and the fruit to come to the forefront. and drink it over the next 10 to 15+ years.
 

Winespectator Insider 11.01.2017
95 Punkte - Flaschenbewertung
There’s gorgeous purity here. with cassis. loganberry and raspberry fruit carried by a lightly brambly feel. giving this more weight
and grip than previous vintages. The chalky thread is there and really extends through the finish but is easily absorbed overall.
Ends with lovely bergamot and rooibos tea notes. Best from 2022 through 2035.—J.M.

 

94-97 Winespectator Fassbewertung
A beauty in the making. with gorgeously pure red currant and raspberry fruit. laced with bergamot and incense accents. A very fine chalky thread knits everything beautifully. Shows pristine balance and gorgeous minerality. Tasted non-blind.-J.M.

 

96 Punkte James Suckling
James Suckling bewertet den Chaeau Belair Monange 2014 im Februar 2017 wie folgt:
Extremely perfumed with rose aromas that turn to strawberries and citrus. Some stones. too. Full-bodied. yet reserved and ultra-refined. It goes on for minutes. Power with finesse. Try in 2022 but already a joy to taste.
 

Doppel Magnum Flasche 3 Liter in Holzkiste

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:

Blue fruits, minerals, lavender and licorice aromas are wonderful. Full body and ultra-refined tannins with an integration and refinement that make the wines seamless and beautiful. The powerful tannins hide from you at first. but what structure in the end. It goes on for minutes. Try in 2024.


Platz 2 der 100 besten Weine des Jahres 2018

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt:

This perhaps somewhat controversial marriage between the estates of Chateau Belair and Chateau Magdelaine — both Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion estates — to form Chateau Bélair Monange hits pay-dirt with this spectacular 2015 release. Composed of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Belair Monange has the most singular nose of grilled meats, smoked game, iron ore and fallen leaves over a slowly unfurling ripe fruit core of crushed black plums, blackberry preserves and cassis with fragrant touches of star anise and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, the palate reveals an arresting backbone of exquisitely ripe, very firm tannins and sparks of background acidity lifting and defining the rich, densely packed layers, culminating in an epically long and multifaceted finish. Possessing its own compellingly beautiful signature, this is a remarkably riveting wine that should not be missed.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Belair Monange 2015 im Februar 2018 wie folgt:

A huge. intense Saint-Émilion, the Bélair-Monange is just as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that the wine is going to need at least a decade to shed some of its considerable baby fat. A rush of super-ripe black cherry, game, smoke and tobacco hits the palate as this dramatic, unrestrained Saint-Émilion shows off its explosive personality. The 2015 speaks with an assertive voice that demands attention – and it got mine, that’s for sure. The blend is 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc.


Doppel Magnum Flasche 3 Liter in Holzkiste
 

Magnum Flasche 1.5 Liter

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:

Blue fruits, minerals, lavender and licorice aromas are wonderful. Full body and ultra-refined tannins with an integration and refinement that make the wines seamless and beautiful. The powerful tannins hide from you at first, but what structure in the end. It goes on for minutes. Try in 2024.

Platz 2 der 100 besten Weine des Jahres 2018

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt:

This perhaps somewhat controversial marriage between the estates of Chateau Belair and Chateau Magdelaine — both Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion estates — to form Chateau Bélair Monange hits pay-dirt with this spectacular 2015 release. Composed of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Belair Monange has the most singular nose of grilled meats, smoked game. iron ore and fallen leaves over a slowly unfurling ripe fruit core of crushed black plums, blackberry preserves and cassis with fragrant touches of star anise and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, the palate reveals an arresting backbone of exquisitely ripe, very firm tannins and sparks of background acidity lifting and defining the rich, densely packed layers, culminating in an epically long and multifaceted finish. Possessing its own compellingly beautiful signature, this is a remarkably riveting wine that should not be missed.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Belair Monange 2015 im Februar 2018 wie folgt:

A huge, intense Saint-Émilion, the Bélair-Monange is just as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that the wine is going to need at least a decade to shed some of its considerable baby fat. A rush of super-ripe black cherry, game, smoke and tobacco hits the palate as this dramatic, unrestrained Saint-Émilion shows off its explosive personality. The 2015 speaks with an assertive voice that demands attention – and it got mine. that’s for sure. The blend is 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc.


Magnum Flasche 1.5 Liter
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im März 2020:

Made of 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. the 2017 Belair Monange is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. With a little swirling. this baby comes bounding out of the glass with energetic notes of wild blueberries. Morello cherries. baked plums and black raspberries with wafts of Indian spices. lavender. garrigue and tobacco plus a hint of licorice. Medium to full-bodied. the black and blue fruit dance playfully on the palate with fantastic freshness to lift the bold flavors and a superb frame of ripe. velvety tannins. It finishes very long and with amazing zing. So tempting to drink now. but make no mistake—this is one for the long haul!
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2017 Saint Emilion im Dezember 2019:

Fresh earth. truffle. sous bois and attractively ripe blueberry and plum aromas here. It’s a bold and very pure. primary wine here for now. yet this has great potential. The palate reveals beautifully ripe red-plum and cherry flavors with a powerful tannin statement that carries impressive depth and scale on the finish. Give this time. Try from 2023.

 

Neal Martin. Tasting date: September 2019 | veröffentlicht Januar 2020:

The 2017 Bélair-Monange was so impressive out of barrel and now in bottle. I see no reason to alter my appreciation. It has a very intense bouquet. one that is reassuringly complex. especially in context of what was a rather ordinary growing season with copious red cherries. boysenberry. hints of iodine and a light terracotta scent. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins that are surprisingly rigid at the moment. suggesting that this will be a long term Saint-Émilion. There is a beguiling sense of symmetry. very mineral-driven towards the finish that has impressive sapidity. This comes highly recommended although it deserves five or six years in bottle. Bravo Christian and Edouard Moueix.  
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Angélus is a total stunner. Despite its late bottling in September 2018. the 2016 is simply magnificent. Soaring aromatics and layers of bright. vibrant fruit are two of the main signatures in the 2016. The tannins. so often hard in young Angélus. are almost impossibly refined. Pomegranate. blood orange. raspberry jam. wild flowers and mocha are some of the many notes that race through the 2016. All the elements fall into place in a memorable. exquisite Saint-Émilion that is clearly one of the wines of the year. Don't miss it!

 

James Suckling Februar 2019:

Subtle and profound aromas of blackberries. wet earth and sweet tobacco. Hints of spice. too. Full-bodied and so deep. It’s incredibly vertical and long. Just like looking down a well. Firm and powerful tannins. yet polished and balanced. Goes on for minutes. One of the greatest ever. Try after 2025.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown 29.03.2019

The 2016 Angélus is composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. aged 18 to 22 months in new barrels and foudres. Deep garnet-purple colored. it drifts effortlessly out of the glass with sensuous notes of lavender. candied violets. garrigue. Ceylon tea and iron ore with a core of warm black cherries. mulberries. ripe plums and aniseed plus wafts of cedar chest and cloves. Medium to full-bodied. the perfumed fruit whispers of great intensity and depth. with the vivacious fruit well knit into the plush. seductive frame of velvety tannins and seamless freshness. finishing long and mineral laced. Still very tightly wound with amazing tension at this stage. it truly needs a good 6-8 more years in bottle to deliver the fully expressed layers that this soft-spoken. profound beauty promises
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown 30. November 2018

Composed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in 70% new French barriques. the 2016 Canon is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. and—WOW—it opens with the most stunning perfume of violets. red roses and kirsch. giving way to a core of black cherry preserves. chocolate box. licorice. warm plums and Chinese five spice plus an earthy waft of underbrush. Medium to full-bodied. the palate is completely filled with expressive. perfumed black berry layers accented by lively red fruits and exotic spices. supported by impressively fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension. finishing very long with jaw-dropping energy. Tasted three times. I had one opportunity to taste the 2015 and 2016 Canon side by side. While I love the bold. rich. seductive nature of the 2015. this 2016 kicks it up a notch in terms of polish. precision. depth and persistence. Most notably. the superbly ripe. exquisitely fine-grained tannins on this 2016 bring to the table a whole other level of sophistication. Bravo!

 

Neal Martin Verkostungsnotiz aus Januar 2019:

The 2016 Canon has the unenviable task of following the astonishing 2015. and it does a damn good job. even if it doesn’t reach the same ethereal heights. There is a pleasing strictness and poise on the nose; this is less immediate than the 2015. yet intellectual. a Canon that expresses its terroir rather than tons of fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. a fine bead of acidity. a smooth texture and a slightly savory but persistent finish. which feels a little plusher than the 2015. implying that this might drink a little earlier. But there is unquestionably immense breeding locked into this rejuvenated Saint-Émilion. which is now firmly ensconced among the top-flight Right Banks.

 

James Suckling im Februar 2019:

Complex aromas of blackberries. iodine. oyster shell and wet earth. Ever so perfumed. Full-bodied. yet reserved and tight with very silky tannins that are energized and minerally. Takes off at the end. The freshness lifts it. Try after 2024.
 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

Love the dark-berry and intense black-olive and chocolate aromas that follow through to a full body and firm and chewy tannins that deliver a rich and delicious finish. Such polish and. at the same time. finesse. But one of the cellar. A blend of 90 per cent merlot. seven per cent cabernet sauvignon and three per cent cabernet franc. Try from 2022.

 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Clos Fourtet is vivid. explosive and simply captivating. Inky blue/purplish berry fruit. lavender. spice and white flowers are all vivid in the glass. but it is the wine's silky. seamless personality that elevates it into a place among the wines of the vintage. In 2016. Clos Fourtet is stunningly beautiful and utterly compelling. This is a tremendous showing from proprietor Matthieu Cuvelier and consulting winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt. Tasted two times.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Larcis Ducasse is absolutely gorgeous. Fresh. vibrant and alluring. with tremendous vibrancy. the 2016 has so much to offer. Expressive savory and blood orange notes add brightness to the red cherry and plum fruit. with beams of firm yet well-integrated tannins that give the wine its shape and energy. In 2016. Larcis brings together undeniable raciness and power in a complete package that is irresistibly beautiful. Give it a few years in bottle for the tannins to soften.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

Deep garnet-purple colored. the 2016 Larcis Ducasse sashays gracefully out of the glass with beautiful Black Forest cake. red cherry compote. raspberry preserves and blackberry pie scents plus hints of cigar box. Ceylon tea. dried lavender and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied. the palate delivers gorgeous red and black fruit preserves flavors with a wonderfully plush texture and very long. perfumed finish.

 

James Suckling Februar 2019:

The aromas here are so spellbinding with shitake mushrooms. wet earth and moss. as well as tree bark and. finally. dark fruit. The palate is incredible as it builds and grows with full body. but always tight and reserved. It shows so much depth and complexity. Please try not to touch this until 2025.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Canon La Gaffelière is just as striking from bottle as it was from barrel. Bright. intensely aromatic and precise. the 2016 has it all. Sweet red cherry. pomegranate. blood orange and rose petal all race through this silky. super-expressive Saint-Émilion. In 2016. Canon La Gaffelière is especially polished. refined and nuanced. which means also less overly powerful than in the past. It was compelling both times I tasted it from bottle.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

The aromas are very complex with sweet tobacco. black truffles. blueberries and blackberries. Subtle. Menthol. too. Full-bodied yet so elegant. Structure with finesse and purity. The tannins are melted in the wine. Fabulous young wine. Try tasting it from 2023.
 

Die Cuvee für den Villemaurine 2016 besteht aus 80% Merlot und 20% Cabernet Franc.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019: 93
The 2016 Villemaurine is absolutely gorgeous. Powerful. ample and resonant. the 2016 is a beautifully intense. modern Saint-Émilion. Dark cherry. plum. mocha and licorice notes build into a crescendo of aromas. flavors and textures. Even with all of its natural intensity. the 2016 retains terrific freshness and energy. In 2016. Villemaurine is terrific. Hubert de Boüard consults. Tasted two times.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:
The 2016 Villemaurine is a blend of 80% Merlot an 20% Cabernet Franc aged in 80% new and 20% one-year-old barrels for 16 months. It has a deep garnet-purple color and lovely cedar. earth. baked cherries and warm plums notions waft from the glass followed by nuances of pencil shavings. cloves. cinnamon stick. star anise and dusty soil. Medium to full-bodied bodied. the mid-palate slowly builds into loads of spicy layers with a pleasantly chewy texture and a long mineral-laced finish. About 2.966 cases produced.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

This already has a very enticing nose of red and black berries with hints of smoke and licorice. A very elegant and beautifully balanced wine. in which the interplay of bright acidity. fine dry tannins and oyster-shell minerality is really fascinating. Very long. super bright finish. Drink or hold.
 

Platz 2 der 100 besten Weine des Jahres 2018

James Sucklinger bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2015 am 02.02.2018 wie folgt:

Blue fruits. minerals. lavender and licorice aromas are wonderful. Full body and ultra-refined tannins with an integration and refinement that make the wines seamless and beautiful. The powerful tannins hide from you at first. but what structure in the end. It goes on for minutes. Try in 2024.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Belair Monange 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt:

This perhaps somewhat controversial marriage between the estates of Chateau Belair and Chateau Magdelaine—both Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion estates—to form Chateau Bélair Monange hits pay-dirt with this spectacular 2015 release. Composed of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Belair Monange has the most singular nose of grilled meats. smoked game. iron ore and fallen leaves over a slowly unfurling ripe fruit core of crushed black plums. blackberry preserves and cassis with fragrant touches of star anise and potpourri. Full-bodied. rich and opulent in the mouth. the palate reveals an arresting backbone of exquisitely ripe. very firm tannins and sparks of background acidity lifting and defining the rich. densely packed layers. culminating in an epically long and multifaceted finish. Possessing its own compellingly beautiful signature. this is a remarkably riveting wine that should not be missed.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Belair Monange 2015 im Februar 2018 wie folgt:

A huge. intense Saint-Émilion. the Bélair-Monange is just as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that the wine is going to need at least a decade to shed some of its considerable baby fat. A rush of super-ripe black cherry. game. smoke and tobacco hits the palate as this dramatic. unrestrained Saint-Émilion shows off its explosive personality. The 2015 speaks with an assertive voice that demands attention – and it got mine. that’s for sure. The blend is 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown am 30.11.2018

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color. the 2016 Fonplegade opens with a very savory nose of smoked meats. tapenade. sautéed herbs and beef drippings over a core of plum preserves. chocolate-covered cherries and cedar chest plus wafts of violets and cigars. Medium to full-bodied. the palate possesses both intensity and elegance. with the black fruit layers superbly framed by firm. fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness. finishing long and mineral laced.

 

Galloni von Vinous bewertet den Chateau Fonplegade 2016 im Januar 2019 wie folgt:

The 2016 Fonplégade is just as compelling as it was from barrel. Silky and nuanced. the 2016 is super finessed from the very first impression. Sweet red cherry. espresso. blood orange and spice all pulse through this racy. impeccably balanced Saint-Émilion. while floral overtones add energy. Simply put. the 2016 is absolutely sublime. Proprietors Stephen and Denise Adams. along with their team. have done a brilliant job with their 2016. Tasted two times.

 

Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:

A very suave. modern-style St.-Emilion with fine blackberry aromas and some bitter chocolate. Excellent balance of fruit. generous velvety tannins and lively acidity on the rich palate. Long. clean and supple finish. Drink or hold.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Ausone is magnificent. Seamless and supple. the 2016 hovers with striking aromatic nuance and layers of finely-knit fruit that gradually open in the glass. A whole range of floral and citrus notes perk up the sweet red/purplish berry fruit. with hints of lavender. blood orange and jasmine that develop as the wine is in the glass. The 2016 is a bit reserved today. but it is unquestionably very. very beautiful.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown am 30.11.2018

The 2016 Ausone is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored. it's quite closed at first glance. slowly unfurling to reveal the most incredible perfume of violets. chocolate-covered cherries. warm black plums. Black Forest cake and roasted nuts with suggestions of charcuterie. wood smoke and cedar chest. The medium to full-bodied palate offers a quiet intensity of flavors that grow in the mouth to unveil layer after layer of black and red berries intertwined with beautiful savory notions framed by firm yet velvety tannins. finishing with epic length and amazing energy. It practically tingles on the palate!
 

James Suckling Januar 2019:

Very exotic and fascinating with dark-berry. floral and violet aromas that follow though to a full body that is tight and polished with ultra-fine and driven tannins. They really are amazing. A wine with such strength and finesse at the same time. Confident and real Ausone. A blend of 50 per cent merlot and 50 per cent cabernet franc. Better after 2025.
 

Vinous / Neal Martin Januar 2019:

The 2016 Ausone was mightily impressive from barrel. Bottled in July 2018. it has a very intense bouquet of black cherries. cassis. cedar and light pencil box aromas emanating from the 50% Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium-bodied with supple. filigreed tannin that belies the density and structure of this Ausone. There is something agile about Alain and Pauline Vauthier's wine this year. Yet the wine also reveals considerable depth and concentration. gently but insistently gripping the palate with a touch of white pepper and Earl Grey toward the persistent finish. There is not a hair out of place on this Ausone ­­– one of the finest produced in recent years.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Grand Mayne 2015 am 21.02.2018 wie folgt: 

The 2015 Grand Mayne is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with an earthy nose of damp soil and fungi with a core of red and black plums. black berries and dried herbs. The full-bodied mouth is rich and earthy with a firm structure and plenty of freshness. finishing long.
 

Tastingnote Februar 2018:

The 2015 Grand Mayne is powerful. ample and racy. with notable textural breadth and resonance. Super-riper red cherry. tobacco. mint. orange peel and spice all develop in the glass. Forward and sumptuous. as it was from barrel. Grand Mayne is gorgeous today. Michel Rolland and Louis Mitjaville consult.
 

Winespectator Insider 11.01.2017
95 Punkte - Flaschenbewertung
There’s gorgeous purity here. with cassis. loganberry and raspberry fruit carried by a lightly brambly feel. giving this more weight
and grip than previous vintages. The chalky thread is there and really extends through the finish but is easily absorbed overall.
Ends with lovely bergamot and rooibos tea notes. Best from 2022 through 2035.—J.M.

 

94-97 Winespectator Fassbewertung
A beauty in the making. with gorgeously pure red currant and raspberry fruit. laced with bergamot and incense accents. A very fine chalky thread knits everything beautifully. Shows pristine balance and gorgeous minerality. Tasted non-blind.-J.M.

 

96 Punkte James Suckling
James Suckling bewertet den Chaeau Belair Monange 2014 im Februar 2017 wie folgt:
Extremely perfumed with rose aromas that turn to strawberries and citrus. Some stones. too. Full-bodied. yet reserved and ultra-refined. It goes on for minutes. Power with finesse. Try in 2022 but already a joy to taste.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Belair Monange 2019 Saint Emilion:

17 Jan, 2022 – Wonderful aromas of fresh flowers, blackberries and cherries. Licorice and lilacs, too. Full-bodied, yet so tight and refined, translucent and weightless. Incredible purity and excellence. This is the heart and soul of the property in a glass. Really pinpointed at the end. Enchanting and thought-provoking. Needs time to open and soften. Try after 2028.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

The flagship 2019 Château Belair-Monange checks in as 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from 25-year-old vines and raised in 50% new French oak. It's a magical wine in the vintage and offers more depth and richness than just about every other Saint-Emilion out there, all while holding onto a gorgeous sense of finesse and elegance, which would almost have me guessing Pomerol in a blind tasting.

Deep red and black fruits, truffly earth, tobacco, and spring flower notes all emerge on the nose, and this puppy is full-bodied, has a layered, seamless mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and one heck of a great finish. It's stunning, and while it offers incredible pleasure today given its purity and flawless balance, it deserves 7-8 years of bottle age and will evolve for 30 years or more.

 

Und Neal Martin (Vinous) zum Chateau Belair Monange 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Bélair-Monange shows wonderful delineation and focus on the nose, which presents a cornucopia of red fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and light black truffle aromas. It seems to gain complexity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, fine delineation and a velvety texture. This builds toward a lavish finish, with dark chocolate and cocoa notes lingering on the aftertaste. It will need several years in bottle but should repay those with the wherewithal to cellar.

 

Für den Wine Spectator verköstigte James Molesworth den Chateau Belair Monange 2019 Saint Emilion:

This captures the richness of the vintage wonderfully, with long, caressing waves of cassis, plum reduction and boysenberry compote flavors gliding through. Laced with subtle red tea, floral and mineral hints through the lengthy finish, this is really well done and augmented by a level of purity most don't have in this vintage. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2040. 3,200 cases made, 550 cases imported.

 

Der Chateau Belair Monange 2019 Saint Emilion am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Herzkirschen, feine dunkles Beerenkonfit ist unterlegt, zart nach Nougat und Edelholz, feines Bukett. Komplex, elegant, angenehme Extraktsüße, seidige Tannine, feine Säurestruktur, ausgewogen, wie aus einem Guss, bereits gut entwickelt, vielversprechendes Potenzial, ein delikater, bereits in der Jugend ungemein verführerischer Wein. Nahezu perfekt.
 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

The 2016 Pavie is simply magnificent. Gracious. perfumed and exquisitely beautiful. the 2016 has it all. I can't remember seeing a Pavie with this much translucent energy and nuance. Black cherry. plum. lavender. spice and menthol all infuse this explosive. young wine with tremendous character. In the glass. the 2016 is vivid. aromatically deep and full of saline-infused energy. It is without question one of the wines of the vintage. As it turns out Gerard Perse also opened the 2008. Although the two vintages (2016 and 2008) in question are quite different in style and quality. the trajectory Pavie has taken in recent years is evident. The 2016 is a thrilling wine. That's all there is to it. The blend is 60% Merlot. 22% Cabernet Franc and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasted two times.

 

James Suckling im Februar 2019:

Spectacular aromas of crushed berries. such as blueberries and raspberries. Fresh flowers with hints of sandalwood. Exotic. Saturated palate of so much fruit. yet remains agile and energetic. Great length and texture. Fills your mouth. This needs time. but a classic. Twin brother of the perfect 2015.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown 29.03.2019

The 2016 Pavie a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Very deep purple-black in color. it needs a little coaxing to begin. slowly unfurling to reveal a fragrant perfume of violets. chocolate-covered cherries. crushed blueberries and eucalyptus over a core of preserved plums. kirsch. black raspberries and crème de cassis plus hints of licorice and chargrilled meat. Full-bodied and built like a brick house. it has a solid foundation of firm. super ripe. grainy tannins and seamless freshness interknit with the black fruit preserves and minerally layers. finishing very long and very decadent. Superb!