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Bellevue Mondotte 2016

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Bellevue Mondotte has a heady, quite alcoholic bouquet, as I remarked when tasting it out of barrel, and it lacks the delineation and terroir expression of, say, Pavie Decesse or Pavie. The full-bodied palate offers firm grip, luscious ripe tannin and black cherries mixed with boysenberry jam and fig. The grippy finish is almost oppressive. This is a gargantuan Saint-Émilion – nothing new there – though I would like more precision on the luxuriant finish.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2025-2055 01 January 2019

Bellevue Mondotte is magnificent in 2016. Stunningly rich and concentrated, with tremendous structure, the 2016 has so much to offer. Crème de cassis, raspberry jam, lavender, graphite, game, menthol and a whole rush of inky blue/purplish fruit emerge from this explosive, captivating Saint-Émilion. In 2016 Bellevue Mondotte balances sumptuousness with saline-infused energy and persistence. It is without question one of the truly great wines of the vintage.

Score: 98

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2026-2041 01 January 2019

90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc % 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. A lush nose of sweet confit red and black stone fruits, creamy vanilla and spices is thick and rich with sweet fruit in the mouth. Concentrated Merlot with very polished tannins and very long on the finish.

Score: 94 - 95

Albany Vintners, - 19 April 2017

Blackish crimson. Sweet blackberry compôte plus cumin. Lots of flavour but awfully drying on the end. Maybe this will come right eventually but I'd prefer a wine that's capable of giving pleasure in youth too. Grating, grainy tannins. (16++ Points)

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2028-2043 13 April 2017

Very, very solid, showing a core of delicious blackberry and dark plum fruit laced with anise and light bramble notes. Has a dose of toast, but it’s integrated and the finish has drive, thanks to a buried chalky spine.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 10 April 2017

There’s a vibrance and brilliance that gives this wine focus and energy. Medium body, ultra-fine tannins and a long and beautiful finish. Very fine.

Score: 96 - 97

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2017