Château Bellegrave
Cru Bourgeois Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend
Médoc, Bordeaux, France
"Château Bellegrave Médoc 2021"
Rating: 8.5/10 (A solid, honest wine for exploring the region).
Review:
"I picked this up as a study bottle to understand classic Médoc. The 2021 vintage (bottled 2023) in Bordeaux was a cool, challenging year, and you can clearly see it in the glass.
The wine is elegant and light on its feet - the body is noticeably leaner and more refined than in warmer vintages, with a crisp, lively acidity that keeps it fresh. The tannins are present but polished and fine-grained. The aromas are textbook Médoc: restrained notes of blackcurrant, a hint of plum, and a subtle, classic pencil-lead / cedar undertone.
Because of its lighter frame, it doesn't hit you with raw power; instead, it plays on subtlety and finesse. To get the most out of it, decant it for about 30–40 minutes - it really opens up and gains depth after some air.
It's a fantastic example of what "elegance" in Bordeaux tastes like, and a great lesson in how vintage variation affects a wine's style. At a price point around €15, it's a great value and a fantastic textbook for a beginner.
"Château Bellegrave Médoc 2021"
Rating: 8.5/10 (A solid, honest wine for exploring the region).
Review:
"I picked this up as a study bottle to understand classic Médoc. The 2021 vintage (bottled 2023) in Bordeaux was a cool, challenging year, and you can clearly see it in the glass.
The wine is elegant and light on its feet - the body is noticeably leaner and more refined than in warmer vintages, with a crisp, lively acidity that keeps it fresh. The tannins are present but polished and fine-grained. The aromas are textbook Médoc: restrained notes of blackcurrant, a hint of plum, and a subtle, classic pencil-lead / cedar undertone.
Because of its lighter frame, it doesn't hit you with raw power; instead, it plays on subtlety and finesse. To get the most out of it, decant it for about 30–40 minutes - it really opens up and gains depth after some air.
It's a fantastic example of what "elegance" in Bordeaux tastes like, and a great lesson in how vintage variation affects a wine's style. At a price point around €15, it's a great value and a fantastic textbook for a beginner.
A 9 is overated. Pretty good, but for a st Emilion it lacks depth and roundness.
A 9 is overated. Pretty good, but for a st Emilion it lacks depth and roundness.
Jul 26th, 2020
2017/5/6
18000원
드라이. 부드럽다가 끝에 탄닌이 적당히 남음. 깔끔한 향
2017/5/6
18000원
드라이. 부드럽다가 끝에 탄닌이 적당히 남음. 깔끔한 향
Bon petit vin de table, jeune et peu tannique. Accompagné d'un Brie bien fait, il passe très bien
Bon petit vin de table, jeune et peu tannique. Accompagné d'un Brie bien fait, il passe très bien
Oct 18th, 2015
Notes from red fruits. Intense. Black currant with cedar. Round and balanced.
Notes from red fruits. Intense. Black currant with cedar. Round and balanced.
Feb 10th, 2015