The 2020 Bellegrave is well-defined and poised on the nose, blackberry and briary, hints of truffle unfolding with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite-infused entry. Quite solid and structured, almost like a "mini-Lafleur", with a well-defined and persistent finish that has splendid mineralité. Very fine. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2023)
The 2020 Bellegrave is well-defined and poised on the nose, blackberry and briary, hints of truffle unfolding with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite-infused entry. Quite solid and structured, almost like a "mini-Lafleur", with a well-defined and persistent finish that has splendid mineralité. Very fine. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2023)
Feb 9th, 2023
Blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon & 34% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruit, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, currant and blueberry fruit with cigar box and vanilla oak spice. Lively acidity, elegant fine tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with slight earthy notes, plenty of depth, will continue to develop. Nice!
Blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon & 34% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruit, floral and spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, currant and blueberry fruit with cigar box and vanilla oak spice. Lively acidity, elegant fine tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with slight earthy notes, plenty of depth, will continue to develop. Nice!
Oct 5th, 2022
Tightly wound even with lots of air. Blind tasters were leaning Italian. Just a hint of green character. The nose had more appeal than the palate. Maybe more time is needed.
Tightly wound even with lots of air. Blind tasters were leaning Italian. Just a hint of green character. The nose had more appeal than the palate. Maybe more time is needed.
Oct 27th, 2020
Medium to full bodied, dark and rich, with long legs and a big nose. The nose has a nice balance of big, juicy dark fruits, some vanilla, woody hints (like wet mulch) and almost blueberry pie like notes on a big nose. The palate still has some zingy spice and acidity, with nicely integrated tannins, some meaty iron notes, and a long finish of graphite, woody notes and an alcohol like freshness similar to menthol.
Medium to full bodied, dark and rich, with long legs and a big nose. The nose has a nice balance of big, juicy dark fruits, some vanilla, woody hints (like wet mulch) and almost blueberry pie like notes on a big nose. The palate still has some zingy spice and acidity, with nicely integrated tannins, some meaty iron notes, and a long finish of graphite, woody notes and an alcohol like freshness similar to menthol.
Oct 7th, 2024
So I'm not seeing it, especially for $60. Nose a little tight; meat, crushed flowers, blackberries. Palate just not that interesting. Medium weight, a little smooth.
So I'm not seeing it, especially for $60. Nose a little tight; meat, crushed flowers, blackberries. Palate just not that interesting. Medium weight, a little smooth.
Dec 15th, 2023
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
