Château Bélair Monange 1er Grand Cru Classé B

„Der 2020er Bélair Monange ist enorm. Was für ein Wein.“ Schreibt Antonio Galloni in „Vinous“ und zückt 98 Punkte. Damit untermauert dieses neue Aushängeschild aus dem Imperium von Christian Moueix seinen unaufhaltsamen Aufstieg in den Kreis der Besten in Saint-Emilion. Tolle Stil-Symbiose aus Modernität und Klassik. Jane Anson: The gunsmoke character is immediately evident on the nose, as is richly expressed damson and raspberry fruit. This is pared back and held back right now, elegant, showing a seductive edge without trying too hard. The texture is softly-brushed velvet, these tannins are front and centre but so fine and so precise that they don't get in the way of the fruit. Salinity from the limestone is evident on the finish, bringing a moreish juiciness and you can scrape your tongue against the pumice stone texture. Austere in all the right ways, with just the most incredible depth and layers. I love it. Harvest September 15 to 23. 98-100. (99) James Suckling: It’s full-bodied, showing loads of violets, blackberries and blueberries with salt and white-pepper character. Minerally. It’s very fine-grained with a fascinating finish. Intense and long. 98% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. (97-98)