The Château Bellefont-Belcier of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru of Bordeaux

Château Bellefont-Belcier
The winery offers 4 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 63 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru in the region of Bordeaux
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The Château Bellefont-Belcier is one of the world's great estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Bellefont-Belcier Castle is a magnificent wine estate located in the prestigious terroir of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, one of the most beautiful wine regions in France. For over 200 years, the owners of this château have cultivated superior quality grapes to produce finely balanced wines. The Bellefont-Belcier castle is situated amidst the vineyards on a hill that provides a spectacular view of the Dordogne River and the enchanting landscapes of Saint-Émilion. The vineyards are surrounded by a château-farm complex, rich in history and character. The Bellefont-Belcier castle was built in the 18th century and bears witness to the dynamic heritage of vine and wine in Saint-Émilion. The estate produces red and white wine using traditional grape varieties and artisanal know-how. The varied soils and Mediterranean climate offer the vineyards a rich palette of aromatic nuances. The range of wines produced is diverse and includes different appellations, such as Grand Vin, Réserve de La Comtesse, Plaisir de Bellefont, and Bellefont-Belcier. The wines are of exceptional quality and can be accompanied by gourmet dinners or simpler dishes. The Bellefont-Belcier castle offers guests the opportunity to explore the vineyard on a tour of the estate. Visitors can discover the vineyards, the cellar, and the press, in company of the owner who can share personal and fascinating stories. It's the ideal way to learn more about vine culture and wine tasting. Visitors can also taste some of the sublime wines produced by the Bellefont-Belcier Castle and enjoy the memorable moments they have to offer.

Top Château Bellefont-Belcier wines

Looking for the best Château Bellefont-Belcier wines in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Bellefont-Belcier wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Bellefont-Belcier wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Bellefont-Belcier

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Bellefont-Belcier

How Château Bellefont-Belcier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or potato and bacon omelette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Bellefont-Belcier

On the nose the red wine of Château Bellefont-Belcier. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, clove or jam and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, raspberry or red cherry. In the mouth the red wine of Château Bellefont-Belcier. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Bellefont-Belcier

  • 1995With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Bellefont-Belcier.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discovering the wine region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

The wine region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is located in the region of Saint-Émilion of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Cheval Blanc or the Château Ausone produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dill or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of aniseed, hay or honey.

In the mouth of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 849 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, producing 1323 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Château Bellefont-Belcier

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château Bellefont-Belcier

How Château Bellefont-Belcier wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of stuffed beef rolls, saddle of lamb stuffed with chicken breast and basil or country cabbage.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château Bellefont-Belcier.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

News about Château Bellefont-Belcier and wines from the region

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Bussières

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Bussières, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

Chablis takes pride in its subsoil by Ivy NG

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The word of the wine: Destemming

Operation consisting in eliminating the vegetal part of the bunch supporting the berries, its maceration with the must giving a herbaceous taste to the wine.

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