Château Bellevue – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is nicely fruity, fresh and airy, it offers a certain airy creaminess, a lovely airy side all in finesse and accuracy. It reveals notes of boysenberry, small juicy/bright black fruits and small notes of bright raspberry, as well as fine hints of small blue fruits and violet. There’s also a hint of clove and small notes of sweet spices and a subtle note of tobacco. The palate is well-built, supple, fresh, elegant, airy and delicate. It offers a lovely texture with finesse and precision, a tangy frame and tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis and violet, combined with notes of fresh cherry, small fresh/bright blue fruits, as well as delicate hints of blond tobacco, lilac and nutmeg. A nicely harmonious, fresh and juicy wine offering precision, a certain mellowness and gourmandise. A hint of chocolate and notes of toasted hazelnut with a subtle hint of Cubèbe pepper. A nice iodized character in the background. Nice freshness. A wine with good airy character and textured in finesse, offering a lovely mid-palate.