This Bordeaux blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cab Sav and 5% Cab Franc is opaque and garnet in color. At 5 years of age, that is to be expected. The nose is starting to develop tertiary notes alongside black plum, blackcurrant, tobacco, earth, barnyard, cassis and bramble. Oak nuance by way of coffee and smoke are present. The palate is yummy and developed. Stewed black plum, blackcurrant, cassis, leather and barnyard. Very earthy and smoky with well integrated yet persistent tannins and a touch of back end acidity. The wine is medium bodied and shows a mid length finish. It dries up on the finish and will go beautifully with my braised Lamb shanks which will have plenty of rich gravy and Yorkshire puddings. 91 points for this $25 effort makes it a 5 star wine to drink till 2026. It is mature now and will last a few years. Salut….
Chateau Bellevue 2016, Medoc, France
06 Monday Dec 2021
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