The Story
A classic Pauillac displaying aromas of cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and subtle spice. Fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and refined structure create an elegant Left Bank Bordeaux with remarkable depth and excellent aging potential.
Food Pairing: Pair with beef tenderloin, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, aged Comté, truffle dishes, or wild mushroom risotto.
93 Points - James Suckling
Aromas of plums and berries with bark and light chili undertones. Medium body with round tannins and pretty balance. From organically grown grapes. Drink in 2023.
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from a mix of 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Malbec, the 2018 Château Bellegrave offers a darker slant in its black cherry and blueberry fruits as well as notes of damp earth, spring flowers, and violets. This carries to a rich, medium to full-bodied Pomerol with a rock star of a mid-palate, loads of rich, opulent fruit, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This ripe, hedonistic beauty stays nicely balanced and has the pure, lively style of the vintage front and center. It's well worth seeking out and should keep for 10-12 years, most likely longer.
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
This dense wine showcases Cabernet Sauvignon, with rich black-currant fruits and dense, still young tannins. The wine has great potential, with its structure and layers of acidity in the background. Drink from 2024. Cellar Selection.
Description
A classic Pauillac displaying aromas of cassis, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and subtle spice. Fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and refined structure create an elegant Left Bank Bordeaux with remarkable depth and excellent aging potential.
Food Pairing: Pair with beef tenderloin, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, aged Comté, truffle dishes, or wild mushroom risotto.
93 Points - James Suckling
Aromas of plums and berries with bark and light chili undertones. Medium body with round tannins and pretty balance. From organically grown grapes. Drink in 2023.
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from a mix of 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Malbec, the 2018 Château Bellegrave offers a darker slant in its black cherry and blueberry fruits as well as notes of damp earth, spring flowers, and violets. This carries to a rich, medium to full-bodied Pomerol with a rock star of a mid-palate, loads of rich, opulent fruit, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This ripe, hedonistic beauty stays nicely balanced and has the pure, lively style of the vintage front and center. It's well worth seeking out and should keep for 10-12 years, most likely longer.
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
This dense wine showcases Cabernet Sauvignon, with rich black-currant fruits and dense, still young tannins. The wine has great potential, with its structure and layers of acidity in the background. Drink from 2024. Cellar Selection.
