Chateau Belle-Vue 2015
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Enthusiast
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Suckling
James - Decanter
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Dunnuck
Jeb
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Wine Enthusiast
This is already a balanced wine, rich in tannins, packed with ripe blackberry fruits and with a dense texture. It has weight and richness from the 50% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend and the 20% of Petit Verdot that adds a great structure. Drink from 2025.
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James Suckling
Aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of spices and wet earth. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. So pretty and refined. Drink in 2020.
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Decanter
Mature, ripe nose of black plums, cassis, tobacco, cedar and sweet spices. Elegant, rich and full-bodied on the palate. Blend: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot.
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Jeb Dunnuck
A hidden gem from the southern part of the Médoc (north of Macau) is the 2015 Château Belle-Vue and this estate is located right next to Giscours in Margaux. Readers need to know that the southern part of the Médoc was the sweet spot in 2015 and this is a prime region to look for non-classified growths that overdeliver. This vibrant purple colored beauty boasted terrific notes of crème de cassis, dried flowers, licorice, and spice, with a dusty minerality developing with time in the glass. With medium to full-bodied richness, impeccable balance and a silky texture, it’s well worth a case purchase and should keep for 10-15+ years. Tasted twice. This wine is close to 40% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with the balance Petit Verdot, aged in 40% new wood. This is another great wine from American merchant Jeffrey Davies that’s well worth your time and money.
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Dunnuck
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Suckling
James -
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Enthusiast
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Suckling
James
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Spectator
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Parker
Robert
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Parker
Robert
Over the last vintages, notably since 1999, the wines of Chateau Belle-Vue have been regularly distinguished with honors and medals in wine competitions and in the international press. The 9,73-hectare vineyard is located on a plateau with deep gravelly soil (7-10 meters) adjacent to Chateau Giscours (Margaux AOC). The soil is naturally well-drained, enabling the grapes to ripen early.