Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Belair Monange
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 98/100 (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown, 2020); Vinous 96; James Suckling 96; Wine Spectator 92–95; Jeb Dunnuck 92–94

Tasting Note
Perfumed black and blue fruits (blackberry, plum, Morello cherry) with lavender, Indian spice and crushed-stone minerality; silky, ripe tannins, medium–full body and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef short ribs, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, double-sorted; fermented in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless vats with gentle extraction; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈50% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Bélair‑Monange, a Premier Grand Cru Classé B on the Saint‑Émilion limestone plateau, owned by the Moueix family; historic estate with modern winery facilities.