Chateau Belle-Vue 2019, Medoc

Chateau Belle-Vue 2019, Haut Medoc — Haut Medoc, France. Château Belle-Vue is a Cru Bourgeois Médoc that consistently punches above its category, and the 2019 vintage from this exceptional year offers serious Left Bank character at an approachable price point.

Classification: Cru Bourgeois

Tasting Notes: Classic Médoc structure with dark blackcurrant, cedar and a hint of graphite on the nose. Medium to full-bodied with firm but ripe tannins, good freshness and a clean, persistent finish. A well-made, honest Médoc red that drinks well now and will hold for 5 or more years. Best with grilled meats, aged cheese or a beef stew.

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

About the Estate: Château Belle-Vue is a Cru Bourgeois estate located in Macau in the Haut-Médoc, bordered by the vineyards of Giscours and Cantenac Brown. The estate has invested significantly in precision viticulture and parcel-by-parcel vinification, building a reputation for quality that consistently exceeds its Cru Bourgeois classification.