Château Bellegrave 2019, classified as Cru Bourgeois, comes from the Médoc AOC on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. This terroir of deep gravel and well-drained silt allows optimal ripening of the Bordeaux grape varieties. The 2019 vintage, sunny and well-balanced, yields a wine of fine structure combining generosity, finesse, and aging potential. The classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot highlights the nobility of this cru.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet red, bright and dense.
Nose: Expressive, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, sweet spices, and lightly toasted vanilla oak.
Palate: Smooth attack, round integrated tannins, silky texture, balanced structure, long fruity finish with hints of licorice.
Serving Temperature & Advice
Best enjoyed between 16–18 °C (61–64 °F). A 30-minute decant is recommended. Drink now or cellar for 5–8 years.
- Neat: To savor the elegance of a classic Médoc.
- With food: Ideal with traditional hearty cuisine.
Food Pairings
- Grilled or sauced red meats: bordelaise entrecôte, braised beef cheek.
- Game: wild boar stew, venison fillet with lingonberries.
- Vegetarian: eggplant lasagna, porcini risotto.
- Aged cheeses: Cantal, sheep Tomme, old Gouda.
Occasions
- Dinner with Bordeaux wine lovers.
- A Sunday meal around generous meat dishes.
- A classic gift for admirers of fine wines.
Characteristics
- Name: Château Bellegrave 2019
- Appellation: Médoc AOC
- Classification: Cru Bourgeois
- Region: Bordeaux, Left Bank
- Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Vintage: 2019
- Type: Red wine
- Aging: 5–8 years
- Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
- Bottle size: 75 cl
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