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Château Bellerive 2016
Médoc AOC Cru Bourgeois
A sumptuous Médoc brimming with black fruits, earthy notes, and matured in oak for toasted spice. A past award-winner, this claret is elegant, rich in fruit and from the renowned 2016 vintage - declared “very good to excellent”(Tim Atkin MW).
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Robust, rounded tannins, black fruits, forest floor and cedar spice
Aroma
Ripe cassis, black plum, blackcurrant leaf, tobacco and cocoa spice
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Deep ruby
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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1 September, 2028
Nestled in the heart of Médoc, Château Bellerive’s vineyards are less than 15 miles from Saint-Estèphe. The property is classified as Cru Bourgeois, the tier below the pricey Cru Classés but superior quality nonetheless (and great value if you know where to look). This is especially true of the 2016 vintage which has garnered praise from critics. Decanter wrote, "Many of these wines, carefully stored, will drink fantastically for 20, 30 or 40 years", while Wine Enthusiast described them as “wines that sing”. Now with seven years' maturity, this fine Médoc is beautifully complex with layers of ripe cassis, earthy notes and mocha oak spice. Delicious paired with steak, game or a cheeseboard.
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