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Decanter: Lovely clarity to the aromas of summer red berries and soft dried herbs. Juicy and alive, I really like that this wine always delivers a playful Pomerol style - never too much - with fresh acidities, crisp fruit and salty tannins. Slightly firm and grippy as expected, with a soft undercurrent of power but overall lightly presented with charm. A touch of cinnamon and clove on the finish. 3.52pH. Ageing 12 months, 13% new oak barrels, 18% oak, 42% one year, 25% two years."
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James Suckling: A generous red, creamy and plush with raspberries and crushed strawberries on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Velvety at the center with seductive fruit and fresh acidity lifting the midpalate and the vivid finish."
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Wine Advocate: The 2025 Bel-Air reveals a fragrant bouquet of violet, raspberry, iris and mulberries. Medium-bodied, juicy and well-balanced, it’s elegant and fresh, with dark fruit emerging on the finish. Approachable and vibrant, this is a well-crafted, gourmand wine."
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Jeb Dunnuck: All Merlot from sandy and gravelly soils, the 2025 Château Bel-Air reveals juicy black raspberry, cherries, graphite, and tobacco on the nose. It's medium-bodied on the palate, with a nicely balanced, charming mouthfeel and ripe tannins. It's a solid, satisfying Pomerol in the making."
