Château Bellevue - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

18 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

fruits rouges intenses, fraise écrasée, bois exotique, vanille, attaque franche, bouche ample, tannins ronds, jus croquant. Finale très longue et intense.

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/10/2017

Bettane & Desseauve

95-96 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Belle ampleur onctueuse, raffinement velouté, bonne intensité aux arômes délicats.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Bellevue has an attractive bouquet with bright redcurrant and cassis notes although not as complex as either the Angelus or Carillon d'Angelus. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannin, silky to the touch with a touch of oyster shell tincturing the red fruit on the finish. Probably earlier drinking that others, it is a well-crafted Saint Emilion.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

17 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017

Le meilleur jamais fait ! Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez très aromatique, au fruité  mûr, crémeux et en même temps frais. Superbe entrée en bouche, éclatant de fruits. Le vin se développe finement charnu au milieu sur le toucher le plus élégant que je lui connaisse. Grande finale savoureuse. Un vin impressionnant. 100 % merlot.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Soft tannins, juicy, spicy, fruits with a bite of crisp, crunchy berries and licorice in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot and reached 13.5% alcohol. 89 – 91 Pts

Vinous

93-96 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Bellevue is simply extraordinary. The aromatics alone are captivating, but it is the wine's balance and poise that are most impressive. Graphite, gravel, smoke, licorice, crème de cassis and blueberry jam all flesh out on the palate as this deep, dense Saint-Emilion shows off its personality. Hints of blood orange and citrus add a touch of freshness. Complete and satisfying, Bellevue is a total knock-out on 2016. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/24/2017

From the Angélus stable, this lovely property has a 0.5ha slice on the top of plateau, with the remaining 6ha on clay limestone top slopes. Late ripening soils mean that this can be austere when young, even though it is 100% Merlot. Plum fruits, wild berries and a touch of austerity through the mid-palate. Needs time in the glass, but it opens to reveal lovely elegant mineral notes that layer over the top of restrained power. Drinking Window 2027 - 2045

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Owned by the de Boüard family.Deep crimson. Not much nose. Very sour and dry on the end. No real impact on the palate. Light. Drying end.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

Barrel Sample. This 100% Merlot is elegant, fresh and fruity, with fine acidity and just enough structure. The wine has a fresh energy that makes it delicious, and a delicious juiciness at the end.

Jamessuckling.com

97-98 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

This is very exciting this year with a profound depth and power of fruit in addition to mineral undertones. Full and intense. Great finish. Better than the 2015?