2011 Belair-Monange
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Tasting notes
Fine, lean and finely-boned. Great balance and tone to the blue and black fruit. Lovely.
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James Suckling
FINE+RARE
More reviews and scores
The 2011 Bélair-Monange has a very earthy, introspective bouquet, almost subdued compared to others, developing light minty aromas with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins, good fruit concentration with layers of blackberry, raspberry, fig and white pepper. Fine cohesion towards the finish, this conveys plenty of energy although it would benefit from a couple more years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
Tasted blind. Evolved colour. Ruby/rusty rim. Sweet, buttery nose and flatteringly sweet palate. Not the freshest fruit but certainly ripe enough, even if a bit extracted. Neat and lightly minty. (JR)
Tasted blind. Only mid ruby. Lively with fruit and zest for quite early drinking. (JR)
About the producer
Château Bélair-Monange sits at the highest point of Saint-Émilion neighbouring Château Ausone. The steep slope vineyards offers some of the most beautiful vistas overlooking the historic town of Saint-Émilion.