Château Belles-Graves Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 2019
Regular price
$46.00
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Château Belles-Graves, a family-run estate located just south of the Pomerol plateau, boasts a rich winemaking heritage dating back to the early 18th century. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and traditional methods, the estate produces classic Right Bank wines that emphasize finesse and balance.
- WINEMAKER: Antoine Lagarde
- FARMING: Sustainable practices with an emphasis on maintaining vineyard health and environmental stewardship
- VARIETY: 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc
- TERROIR: Situated on clay and gravel soils with a limestone subsoil, the vineyards benefit from excellent drainage and mineral complexity.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested, sorted, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve purity and depth. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel.
- AGING: Aged for 12-18 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new, adding complexity and structure.
- TASTING NOTES: The 2018 vintage reveals an inviting bouquet of ripe plums, black cherries, and cassis, interwoven with subtle notes of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, refined finish showcasing layers of red and black fruit.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with roasted lamb, duck confit, or mushroom risotto. It also pairs beautifully with hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda.
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SCORES:
- 93 points – Wine Enthusiast: "Rich and supple with a polished structure and lingering finish."
- 92 points – James Suckling: "A classic Lalande-de-Pomerol, offering ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins with balance and poise."
Regular price
$46.00
Château Belles-Graves, a family-run estate located just south of the Pomerol plateau, boasts a rich winemaking heritage dating back to the early 18th century. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and traditional methods, the estate produces classic Right Bank wines that emphasize finesse and balance.
- WINEMAKER: Antoine Lagarde
- FARMING: Sustainable practices with an emphasis on maintaining vineyard health and environmental stewardship
- VARIETY: 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc
- TERROIR: Situated on clay and gravel soils with a limestone subsoil, the vineyards benefit from excellent drainage and mineral complexity.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested, sorted, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve purity and depth. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel.
- AGING: Aged for 12-18 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new, adding complexity and structure.
- TASTING NOTES: The 2018 vintage reveals an inviting bouquet of ripe plums, black cherries, and cassis, interwoven with subtle notes of cedar, tobacco, and a touch of earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, refined finish showcasing layers of red and black fruit.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with roasted lamb, duck confit, or mushroom risotto. It also pairs beautifully with hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda.
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SCORES:
- 93 points – Wine Enthusiast: "Rich and supple with a polished structure and lingering finish."
- 92 points – James Suckling: "A classic Lalande-de-Pomerol, offering ripe fruit and fine-grained tannins with balance and poise."