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Chateau Bellegrave, Pauillac, 2019
"This is an excellent one to take note of for medium-term drinking - loaded up with succulent black fruits that have clear ripeness, blackberry, cinnamon, coffee and spice box notes. Lovely stuff from this (relatively small, 8.75ha) Pauillac... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionBordeaux
Sub RegionPauillac
GrowerChateau Bellegrave
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Vintage2019
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeBLL119
Cabernet Sauvignon
The most prestigious red grape?
Origins
- Bordeaux region, as a natural cross of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc (established 1997 by DNA analysis)
- Was known as Vidure or Petit-Vidure
- Spread throughout left bank of Bordeaux, supplanting white grapes
Characteristics
- Fairly easy to grow: hardy, buds...
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Chateau Bellegrave, Pauillac, 2019
"This is an excellent one to take note of for medium-term drinking - loaded up with succulent black fruits that have clear ripeness, blackberry, cinnamon, coffee and spice box notes. Lovely stuff from this (relatively small, 8.75ha) Pauillac estate owned by brothers Ludovic and Julian Meffre. I hesitated over 91 or 92 but frankly the value here is worth being generous. Drink 2023-2036. 92/100" Jane Anson, Decanter, May 2020
Owned by the Meffre brothers, Bellegrave lies in an enviable spot between the Pichons and Lynch-Bages. From 66% Cabernet and 34% Merlot in this vintage.
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