Chateau Bel-Air, Cuvee Classique 2018, Cadillac - Cotes de Bordeaux

Deep and elegant with just a flash of heat, this Bordeaux from Château Bel-Air is a reliable partner for rustic dinners or long, thoughtful nights. Its structure and freshness make it easy to drink now, but it won’t mind a little patience.

Tasting Notes: Deep garnet-ruby in color, this wine opens with inviting aromas of ripe strawberries and cherries. The palate is round and full, offering rich fruit alongside a subtle warmth and density. A mineral backbone runs through it, giving structure, while the finish is lifted by fresh acidity and a cool note of menthol. Elegant, balanced, and food-friendly, this is a classic Bordeaux with both warmth and finesse.

Varietals: 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec 

About the Estate: In 1716, Chateau Bel-Air was born on the foothills of the Garonne river. More than 150 years later, in 1898, Martin Borderie, a wine merchant from the Correze region came to Bordeaux and acquired the Chateau. He was the great-great-grandfather of the current proprietor Roland Coiffe. In 1921, Jean-Eugene Borie was born, and he devoted his professional life to Bordeaux fine wines by renovating Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou and then Chateau Grand-Puy Lacoste. In 2005, Golwinne & Roland took over the estate.