Bordeaux
Château Belgrave - Haut-Médoc - Rouge - 2014
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2014
Name: AOP Haut-Médoc
Grape variety: 66% Cabernet-sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
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 !
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.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.
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Red meat, beef in a flaky crust, pan-fried calf's liver, sautéed beef rib, leg of lamb with fresh thyme.Cellar aging:
From now until 2026Skilfully 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.