Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
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.
Features
Type of wine
Crianza Red
Pairings
Cured Cheese, Red Meat
Style
Ripe and elegant
Occasions
Business Lunch
Winery
Château Bélair Monange
Size
75 cl.
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint Émilion
Alcohol
14.0%
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged in new (40%) and second year French oak barrels.















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