2020 Château de Bel-Air, Lalande de Pomerol
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Winemaker:Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix
These vines are situated on a gently-sloping plateau leading down to the Barbanne stream, with the Pomerol appellation just cross the water. It is one of the best terroirs of Lalande-de-Pomerol, with gravelly soils making up 70% of the estate, the balance being gravel mixed with clay or sand. The vines here have an average age of 37 years, the blend in 2020 being 73% Merlot, with 19% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine spent a year in French oak barrels, of which 40% were new. Colour is rich, deep purple, aromas are fragrant, open and fresh. Palate has appealing fruit from the start, with broad fleshiness, gentle tannins and a soft finish (for drinking 2024-2030+).
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Wine Name | Château de Bel-Air, Lalande de Pomerol |
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| Product Code | BD0320RB |
| Customs Status | Duty Paid |
| Tax Status | Inc Tax |
Winemaker
Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix
The family firm of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix own many of the finest châteaux on Pomerol’s central plateau as well as Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Bélair-Monange in Saint-Émilion. In addition, they manage the vineyards of several other Right Bank châteaux, helping them to produce wines of outstanding harmony, beauty and elegance. Christian Moueix has been the guiding light of the family’s progress since his first vintage in 1971. His son Edouard is now taking over, aided by a brilliant team in vineyard and cellar. Our history with the Moueix family goes back to 1970, when Nick Clark and Anthony Hanson MW first started our business with them. We have been shipping from them uninterruptedly since then.
Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix belongs to classical school of wine making. Their aim is to produce wines which are fully ripe, yet lively, with all elements subtly integrated and with great length of flavour. These wines have the ability to gain smoothness, complexity and silkiness as they mature.