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JAMES SUCKLING: "Very good poise, tension and depth, with a light peppery, mineral and citrusy touch to the fruit. Good fruit here, with medium to full body and elastic, chalky tannins. There is something quite pure and transparent in the middle. So elegant, al-dente and long. An excellent wine from this difficult vintage. 70% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Picking between September 26 to October 8."
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ANSON: "Love the deep rich ruby colour here, inky and saline expression that has a ton of texture and interest. The sappy fruits of the year are here balanced and laced with depth and character. Gunsmoke, cold ash, blueberry, raspberry puree, pumice and slate, plenty of life ahead. JC Meyrou estate director, Emmanuelle Fulchi d'Aligny technical director."
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WEINWISSER: "70 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Franc, 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 hl/ha. Delikates rotbeeriges Bouquet, duftiger Cassis und Fliedernote. Am straffen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, edlem mineralischen Kern, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, gut strukturiertem Köper. Im gebündelten Finale mit beeindruckender Dynamik, blauen Beeren und edler Salznote. Ein männlicher Saint-Émilion, Potenzialwertung."
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VINUM: "Mittelkräftiges Rubinrot; dezent reduktive Nase, diese verschwindet rasch, ungemein frisch im Ausdruck, ein Mix aus dunklen und roten Beeren, dazu kühler Rauch, eine subtile Kräuternote schwingt mit; leichtfüssig am Gaumen, frisch, delikate Frucht, sehr gut verpackte, präsente Tannine, der Wein zeigt Rasse und Schliff, hallt lange nach; endet würzig mit Blutorangen und Sauerkirschen im Rückaroma. Sehr elegant."
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DECANTER: "Fruity and vibrant, this is lovely, concentrated, round, ripe and generous with balanced acidity - bright but not severe - with fine tannins and lovely mineral, oyster shell salinity. It’s refined, there’s nice detail to the expression, but above all this balances texture and fullness with a sense of easy charm and a lifted, almost sweet liquorice aspect on the finish. Really great stuff."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Château Bellefont-Belcier is deep purple-hued and opaque, showing remarkable purity in its black and blue fruits, graphite, crushed stone, and violet notes. Medium-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it has a pure, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and integrated acidity. This château continues to never put a foot wrong, and their 2024 will absolutely be worth your time and money."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart tabakig unterlegte Brombeerfrucht, dunkle Kirschen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, elegant, rotbeerige Textur, finessenreicher Säurebogen, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, bleibt haften, ein facettenreicher Speisenbegleiter mit Reifepotenzial."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, peppery spice, licorice, espresso, and cherries create the perfume. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh, supple, and soft, with layers of sweet, salty cherries, cocoa, and mint notes in the finish and a refreshing quality. The wine blends 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.13.5% ABV. Harvesting took place September 25 - October 8. Drink from 2028-2042."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Bellefont Belcier is sensual and perfumed, unfurling in the glass with aromas of violet, mulberries, blackberries and spices mingled with a delicate reductive profile. Medium to full-bodied, enrobing and seamless, it's layered with good depth at the core and velvety tannins that lead to an energetic, calcareous-driven finish. This is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon."
