Château Bellevue de Fourcas Dupré

Listrac-Medoc Merlot Blend

8.8143 ratings
8.712 pro ratings
Listrac-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Cellars date back to 1843), although Chateau has kept the charm of a Medoc wine estate, it has modernized efficient thermo-regulation systems. Mostly Cab Sauvignon and Merlot with a splash of Cab Franc & Petit Verdot. Ruby with aromas of fruit and spice notes. On the palate blackberry, espresso and herb notes. Tight tannins, medium+ length, good balance ending with a toasty smoky character.

Cellars date back to 1843), although Chateau has kept the charm of a Medoc wine estate, it has modernized efficient thermo-regulation systems. Mostly Cab Sauvignon and Merlot with a splash of Cab Franc & Petit Verdot. Ruby with aromas of fruit and spice notes. On the palate blackberry, espresso and herb notes. Tight tannins, medium+ length, good balance ending with a toasty smoky character.

Mar 1st, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Cellars date back to 1843), although Chateau has kept the charm of a Medoc wine estate, it has modernized efficient thermo-regulation systems. Mostly Cab Sauvignon and Merlot with a splash of Cab Franc & Petit Verdot. Ruby with aromas of fruit and spice notes. On the palate blackberry, espresso and herb notes. Tight tannins, medium+ length, good balance ending with a toasty smoky character.

Cellars date back to 1843), although Chateau has kept the charm of a Medoc wine estate, it has modernized efficient thermo-regulation systems. Mostly Cab Sauvignon and Merlot with a splash of Cab Franc & Petit Verdot. Ruby with aromas of fruit and spice notes. On the palate blackberry, espresso and herb notes. Tight tannins, medium+ length, good balance ending with a toasty smoky character.

Mar 1st, 2023
Matt Ward

Lots of earthy baking spices and a core of ripe dark fruit. Tannins were a touch grainy but really nice to chew on without being too drying.

Lots of earthy baking spices and a core of ripe dark fruit. Tannins were a touch grainy but really nice to chew on without being too drying.

3 people found it helpfulJul 29th, 2019
Laura Kent

Very smooth. Would go great with steak ice cherry and dark berry flavor

Very smooth. Would go great with steak ice cherry and dark berry flavor

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2021
Maham Maus

Rich aroma full bodied flavor

Rich aroma full bodied flavor

1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2020
Joe Gillies

Very good. More approachable at a young age than the 2015 vintage. Dark fruits balanced with tobacco, cedar, and a bit of mint on the finish. Opened for about 45 min prior to drinking.

Very good. More approachable at a young age than the 2015 vintage. Dark fruits balanced with tobacco, cedar, and a bit of mint on the finish. Opened for about 45 min prior to drinking.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2020
Denise Farley

Round tannins, earth, mushrooms. Enjoyable! Will buy it again.

Round tannins, earth, mushrooms. Enjoyable! Will buy it again.

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2018
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.9

Still very burly and tannic. Quite minerally. Took a couple hours to reveal any hint of fruit. In the end a solid value Bordeaux that needs more time.

Still very burly and tannic. Quite minerally. Took a couple hours to reveal any hint of fruit. In the end a solid value Bordeaux that needs more time.

Nov 2nd, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.3

Discordant and raw. Does not improve with air. Not an interesting wine.

Discordant and raw. Does not improve with air. Not an interesting wine.

Dec 16th, 2014
Alek Dee

Some spice and tobacco/cedar, fruit not really coming through. Not smooth like other Bordeaux

Some spice and tobacco/cedar, fruit not really coming through. Not smooth like other Bordeaux

Aug 21st, 2023