Retour Château Belgrave - Haut-Médoc - Rouge - 2014
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Haut-Médoc
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2014
GRAPE VARIETY: 66% Cabernet-sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep purple red.
Nose Scents of red and black fruits punctuated by notes of balsamic and sandalwood, all giving off a beautiful freshness.
Palate Full and straight on a spicy palate, this wine has firm tannins and a long finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Red meat, beef in a flaky crust, pan-fried calf's liver, sautéed beef rib, leg of lamb with fresh thyme.
Cellar ageing From now until 2026
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Skilfully vinified, imbued with a harmony and seduction that are typical of the Médoc sector, the Château Belgrave has achieved impressive success year after year. Neighboring the Tour Carnet, adjacent to the Saint-Julien appellation, it carries the finesse and charm of the latter, revived in recent years by judicious investments that have confirmed it in the top tier of its sector.
Wine The 2014 Chateau Belgrave secures its place at the top of its appellation with finesse and elegance. Carried by an oceanic influence, it is adorned with a lot of freshness, with smoky, balsamic, and sandalwood notes. The wine is not overdone, but the ageing carries it and ennobles it, rounding out its texture and perfectly matching the maturity of the vintage. The palate remains steady, with firm tannins and a spicy structure: a form of classicism without austerity and a finish that gently lingers... It has not said its last word: enjoy it today or aging it for another 5 to 6 years. Rated 92/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.
Vinification Hand harvested, aged for 18 months in barrels of which 35% are new.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated one star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide de Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Wine rated 90/100 by our Tasting Committee !