Gesellmann

Bela Rex Burgenland Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.021 ratings
-no pro ratings
Burgenland, Austria
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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
Top Notes For
Roy Goble

Solid wine

Solid wine

Sep 3rd, 2015
Jakub Kalinowski

Lovely nose, with ripe, yet restrained, dark fruit, showing some nice first signs of evolution, nicely integrated wood, fresh and airy, with a hint of spice.
On the palate this shows proper tannic grip, with juicy, polished, cool tannins. Blue & black fruit, a nice (if slightly dry) finish.
This is really nice!!
Blind I would have taken it for a Castillon easily

Lovely nose, with ripe, yet restrained, dark fruit, showing some nice first signs of evolution, nicely integrated wood, fresh and airy, with a hint of spice.
On the palate this shows proper tannic grip, with juicy, polished, cool tannins. Blue & black fruit, a nice (if slightly dry) finish.
This is really nice!!
Blind I would have taken it for a Castillon easily

Jan 6th, 2023
Diana Cohen

Full bodied , cherry chocolate notes. Easy drink . We had at dinner at the Lorunser

Full bodied , cherry chocolate notes. Easy drink . We had at dinner at the Lorunser

Feb 28th, 2020
Diana Cohen

Cherry, woodsey , dry

Cherry, woodsey , dry

Mar 16th, 2019
Diane Munch

Bela Rex never disappoints - chocolate, tobacco, cherries and a mystery restaurant in Vienna.

Bela Rex never disappoints - chocolate, tobacco, cherries and a mystery restaurant in Vienna.

Oct 10th, 2017
Matthias Gassner

This one needs air! Cassis, tobacco, vanilla, oak. Tannin-bomb. Great potential!

This one needs air! Cassis, tobacco, vanilla, oak. Tannin-bomb. Great potential!

Mar 18th, 2017
Weingeschichten.at | Sebastian Rathner

Probably the best bordeaux cuvee from austria from a high quality, traditional producer! Not overoaked. Balanced. Of course, cassis; plum; good acidity!

Bester bordeaux cuvee aus österreich! Gesellmann ist immr eine sichere sache! Cassis und zwtsche. Gute balance und säure! Feiner und passender holzeinsatz!

Probably the best bordeaux cuvee from austria from a high quality, traditional producer! Not overoaked. Balanced. Of course, cassis; plum; good acidity!

Bester bordeaux cuvee aus österreich! Gesellmann ist immr eine sichere sache! Cassis und zwtsche. Gute balance und säure! Feiner und passender holzeinsatz!

Feb 5th, 2017
Georg Salzner

Still showing great, well done

Still showing great, well done

Nov 29th, 2016
Eli Barton

Unfortunately, tried 3 bottles and all were slightly corked. More apparent with a bit of time. Eventually opened something else... Was otherwise a very well regarded Austrian red.

Unfortunately, tried 3 bottles and all were slightly corked. More apparent with a bit of time. Eventually opened something else... Was otherwise a very well regarded Austrian red.

Feb 26th, 2016
Riddley Walker

2012 vintage
Еще молодо, но уже доступно. Классическая комбинация черной смородины, сливы, черники. Со временем в аромате появляются фиалка и гиацинт, в атаке тонизирующая ментольность, негрубый акцент горького шоколада. Длящееся ягодное послевкусие. Точные танины. Не зелено, свежо, компактно, но с хорошими объемом и структурой. В носе чуть тревожит еле ощутимый латексный тон, не повторяющийся во вкусе.

2012 vintage
Еще молодо, но уже доступно. Классическая комбинация черной смородины, сливы, черники. Со временем в аромате появляются фиалка и гиацинт, в атаке тонизирующая ментольность, негрубый акцент горького шоколада. Длящееся ягодное послевкусие. Точные танины. Не зелено, свежо, компактно, но с хорошими объемом и структурой. В носе чуть тревожит еле ощутимый латексный тон, не повторяющийся во вкусе.

Jun 5th, 2015