Annonce de Belair-Monange 2014 Chateau Belair-Monange

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Belair-Monange
Millésime	2014
Pays	France
Région	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Raisin	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	2017-2035
Stock	0

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Robert Parker (92)

The 2014 Belair-Monange was a slightly perplexing wine when I tasted it from barrel, so I was intrigued to discover how it would perform now in bottle. It has what you might describe as a "straight-laced" bouquet: very direct and nicely delineated, albeit without the frills and nuances of some of the best Saint Emilion wines this vintage. There is an attractive wilted rose petal aroma that emerges with aeration, but I was seeking more intensity. The palate is better than the aromatics: silky smooth in texture, well-judged acidity, genuine depth and gentle grip in the mouth. There is tangible mineralité here, great focus with a sense of tension and "bite" towards the finish. I was probably being parsimonious with my score in barrel, although that is partly vindicated by the nose that needs to get its act together and match the potential of the palate. Let's see how this develops over the next few years.

James Suckling (96)

Extremely perfumed with rose aromas that turn to strawberries and citrus. Some stones, too. Full-bodied, yet reserved and ultra-refined. It goes on for minutes. Power with finesse.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (8.25)