At A Glance
- Field
- Detail
- Site
- South facing Côte Pavie slopes in Saint Émilion
- Main grapes
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Signature wine
- Château Bellefont-Belcier
- Foundation
- Middle of the eighteenth century
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
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
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%.
In The Glass
The 2023 Château Bellefont-Belcier opens with delicate floral notes, black cherries and wild berries, followed by spice and mineral undertones.
A Bottle To Understand It
Choose Château Bellefont-Belcier 2022. It is the red Saint Émilion bottle that carries the estate name, with Merlot leading Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in the three grape blend. The full composition appears in a single vintage.
Final Word
Château Bellefont-Belcier is a Saint Émilion estate with an eighteenth century foundation, a south facing Côte Pavie position and a Merlot led red made from three Bordeaux grape varieties.