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Château Bellefont-Belcier

Saint Émilion château on the Côte Pavie slopes, making a Merlot led red from three Bordeaux grape varieties.

Place
Bordeaux · France
Known for
Merlot led Saint Émilion reds
Wine context
Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot

3 sources · Sources and notes ↓

Atlas locationBordeaux · France44.88° N · 0.14° W

Why it matters

The producer

Count Louis Francois de Belcier officially founded the vineyard in the middle of the eighteenth century. Château Bellefont-Belcier is a red Saint Émilion wine carrying the estate's name.

Place and vineyards

Where the wines begin

The property sits on the south facing Côte Pavie slopes in Saint Émilion, near Château Pavie and Larcis Ducasse. A south facing slope receives more direct sunlight, which can help grapes ripen fully.

Wines to know

The range in view

Château Bellefont-Belcier is a red Saint Émilion wine made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot accounts for 72%, Cabernet Franc 17%, and Cabernet Sauvignon 11%.

The 2023 Château Bellefont-Belcier opens with delicate floral notes, black cherries and wild berries, followed by spice and mineral undertones.

Sources and notes 3 sources

Note. The sources leave the total property size, current production volume and bottle releases unclear.

Keep following the thread

Where to go next

placeRead the Bordeaux guideSee Château Bellefont-Belcier in the wider setting of Bordeaux.mapFind Château Bellefont-Belcier on the mapKeep the producer, its region and nearby places together.learningUnderstand MerlotRead the quick library guide to Merlot, which is listed with this producer.