Chateau Bellevue 2014 Chateau Bellevue

Chateau Belle-Vue 2014

熟成が磨いた、オー・メドックの厚み。

砂利混じりの粘土質土壌で熟したぶどうを、伝統的な手法で醸したオー・メドックです。深いルビーレッドの縁には、わずかなガーネットのニュアンス。熟したカシスやブラックチェリー、プラムの果実香に、スミレやドライハーブ、トーストしたオークやバニラ、リコリス、クローヴが複雑さを添えます。しなやかなアタックのあと、力強い果実味と引き締まったタンニンが広がり、ダークチョコレートや杉の余韻が長く続きます。

Item code

C14R1341

Producer

Château Belle-Vue

Type

Red

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Haut-Médoc

Vintage

2014

Grape varieties

45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot

Alcohol

13.5%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Recommended glass

Bordeaux glass (tall, generous bowl)

Tasting note

Deep ruby red with subtle hints of garnet on the edges. Immediately after opening, an attractive aroma spreads. In addition to the fruity aroma of ripe cassis, black cherry, and plum, there are elegant nuances of violets and dried herbs. Furthermore, the aroma of barrel aging, such as toasted oak, vanilla, licorice, and subtle spices (clove and cinnamon), adds complexity. The attack is supple and smooth. In the middle, powerful fruit flavors and firm tannins spread, giving the impression of a solid structure. The acidity is moderate, giving the wine freshness and balance. The aftertaste is long and lasting, with hints of dark chocolate, cedar and mineral notes.

Food pairing

Roast beef, lamb chops, duck confit

Winemaking & technical data

Soil: Deep gravelly soil with a coarse texture.
Cultivation method: Strong pruning to improve ventilation and ensure even distribution of grapes. Pruning, thinning of leaves on both sides, and arrangement.
The soil is tilled or weeded to encourage deep roots and maximize the soil's properties.
Harvesting: Hand-picked, destemmed and then hand-sorted on a sorting table.

brewing

Low temperature maceration (below 5°C) before fermentation is carried out for more than three weeks.
Only gravity flow is used for wine movement, no pumping over is done.
Aging: 40% new barrels, 60% one-year-old barrels.
Aging period: 14 months.

Scores & awards

Wine spectator 91 pts　/　James Suckling 91 pts　/　Vinous 91 pts