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Château Bélair-Monange 2019
Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe AOC
Exceptional 99-point Première Grand Cru Classé from the Moueix stable. James Suckling described it as "Incredible purity and excellence", "the heart and soul of the property in the glass". This jewel in the Moueix empire will delight for many years.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Fresh red and black fruit, ripe velvety tannins, already great length
Aroma
Blueberry, cherry, baked plum, Indian spice, lavender, garrigue
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
Situated at the highest point of Saint-Emilion's famous limestone plateau, Belair-Monange has long been regarded as one of the finest. The property dates back to Roman times, remarkable in itself and has been rated 1er GCC since the 1855 classification. Ets Jean Pierre Moueix purchased it in 2008 and immediately set about major renovations. In 2012 a contiguous 1er GCC, Château Magdelaine, was purchased and merged, taking the vineyards to 23 hectares. Monange literally means 'my angel', but was also the maiden name of Jean Pierre's mother, Anne Adèle. Superb vineyards on the limestone plateau lend minerality and freshness, while the blue clay slopes brings intensity and length. Aged 16-18 months in 50% new French oak means this is a keeper.
99 points
