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Belair 1996 OWC
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The Château Belair 1996, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé B, reveals limestone soils. This wine, made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, captivates with its notes of fruit, spices and truffle. On the palate, it is both taut and velvety. Best enjoyed with a leg of lamb or a black pudding parmentier.
Nestled on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, this historic estate embodies the elegance of an exceptional terroir, shaped by generations of expertise.
- Terroir: Clay-limestone soils of the Saint-Émilion plateau, imparting a distinctive minerality and refined structure to the wines.
- Winemaking: A traditional approach, combining respect for the fruit and precision, for cuvées of great purity and fine tension.
Tasting notes for Château Belair 1996
To the eye: Garnet red robe with tawny reflections, of a silky density and a subtle brilliance.
On the nose: Aromas of wild blackberry, candied black cherry, damp undergrowth and black truffle, lifted by a saline touch and a hint of liquorice.
On the palate: Velvety and taut texture, carried by lively acidity and a chalky minerality, with a long and persistent finish marked by notes of cocoa and gentle spices.
Serve at 16 °C in a Bordeaux glass to reveal its full complexity.
Vintage 1996
A classic Saint-Émilion vintage, where the ripeness of the fruit is allied with a balanced tannic structure, ideal for lovers of wines that are both powerful and refined.
- Aging potential: To be enjoyed until 2030, stored in a cool cellar (12–14 °C) away from light.
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