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The Château Bélair 1996, from the limestone hillsides of Saint-Émilion, is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B. This wine, dominated by Merlot (90%), offers notes of blackberry and spices after aging in oak barrels. Its lively, velvety texture is a perfect match for red meats and cheeses.
A historic estate rooted on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, where the viticultural heritage has been passed down with exacting standards for generations.
- Terroir : Soils of starred limestone and blue clay, typical of the Saint-Émilion appellation, lending the wines a distinctive minerality and an elegant tension.
- Vinification : Traditional methods combining manual harvesting, rigorous sorting, and aging in French oak barrels for a pure expression of the terroir.
Tasting notes for Château Bélair Belair 1996
To the eye – A garnet red robe with tiled reflections, of a silky density and a brilliance that betrays its age with grace.
On the nose – Aromas of wild blackberry, candied prune, and faded violet, lifted by a hint of cedar and a subtle chalky salinity, like an echo of the limestone soils.
On the palate – A velvety yet taut texture, where lively acidity and limestone minerality support a long, precise finish, marked by notes of licorice and golden tobacco.
Serve between 16 and 18°C in a Bordeaux glass to fully release its complexity.
Vintage 1996
A classic vintage from the Right Bank, where the ripeness of the grapes was allied with a mineral freshness to produce balanced wines of great precision.
- Aging potential: Ready to enjoy now.
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