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Tasting notes
Score 95/100 · Drink 2026-2042, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, Nov 2021

Joint ownership between Pradel de Lavaux and de Boüard de Laforest families, located on the plateau just above Angélus, with clay-limestone cool soils that are planted to 100% Merlot. This is beautifully deep in colour, and the tension and mouth-watering slate minerality that was evident during En Primeur is still here. Creamy blackberry fruits are brushed with smoked caramel, delivered with purity and poise, this is exceptionally good quality, and so different in character from its sister estate Angélus. Second to last vintage for longtime winemaker Emmanuelle Fulchi, showcasing her skills here.

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95
95/100

Average Score

17
17/20

James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com

95
95/100

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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17 points
James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2026-2038, James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com, Jun 2020

100% Merlot. Barrel sample. Morello cherry nose. Good depth of fruit. Firm and structured but with an uncharacteristically suave texture. Limestone terroir shows, providing freshness and a saline finish. Overall, well balanced, the fruit dampening in the inherent power. (JL)

About the producer

Bellevue (St-Emilion)
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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