2020, Bellevue-Mondotte
Bellevue-Mondotte, Grand Cru Classé
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"Geological characteristics
A partial enclave of Château Pavie Decesse on the Saint-Émilion clay-limestone plateau, the terroir is located 80m above the Dordogne valley. Bellevue Mondotte’s terroir combines : meagre soil, southfacing sun exposure, excellent natural drainage thanks to its hillside location. A great vineyard !
Growing methods
Green harvesting, with a first leaf-stripping operation on the sunrise side of the rows in late June, and a second one on the sunset side in mid August.
Vinification
Grapes hand-picked then sorted. Alcoholic fermentation started up naturally in temperature-controlled wooden vats. The wine is kept on the skins for 3 to 5 weeks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel.
Château Bellevue-Mondotte is barrel-aged for six months on its lees (100% of new oak) for a total of aproximatively 24 months. Final blending takes place just before bottling, and the wine is neither fined nor filtered."
- Winemaker's notes
"This is a terrific wine that has everything, from seamless texture to great depth of fruit. Full-bodied, yet agile and energetic. Pure merlot. One of the best I have had from here."
- James Suckling, 98 - 99 Points
Minimum case purchase of 3x750ml. Price includes freight and 7% GST on wines only. Exclude duties. En Primeur 2020 Terms and Conditions apply.
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