Chateau Belgrave 2017

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "This well-formed wine has tannins and black-currant fruits in balance. It shows structure and a ripe, classic profile that will allow it to age. Drink this wine from 2022."

JAMES SUCKLING: "A reserved, finely tannined red with currant and stone character on the palate. Medium body. Creamy and refined. Pretty aromas and flavors. A blend of 88% cabernet sauvignon and 12% merlot. Start drinking in 2021."

WEINWISSER: "Tiefes Purpur. Ein zartes Parfüm nach Fliedernoten, dahinter dominikanischer Tabak, Schokopastillen und Brombeeren. Am festen Gaumen mit feinspröder Textur und fleischigem, (noch) verlangendem Extrakt und feinkernigen Noten von der Extraktion. Im gebündelten Finale mit Tabakblatt, Walnussschalen und getrockneten kleinen schwarzen Beeren. Der Körper ächzt unter der grossen Last, die er stemmen muss, hier wollte man schlichtweg zu viel erreichen. Potenzialwertung."

DECANTER: "Plush damson flavours with a silky structure maintained through the palate. Clean aromatics, this is a good showing in the vintage. Things finish a little short, but overall they have played it safe with extractions and done a great job. Drinking Window 2024 - 2038"

WINE SPECTATOR: "Dark currant and black cherry fruit encases a subtle cast iron hint, while a smoldering alder whiff curls around the finish. A seductive style, with an old-school accent. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2029."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, verhalten, zart nach dunklem Nougat, Brombeerkonfit, zarte Kräuterwürze, ein Hauch von Edelholz. Saftig, schwarze Kirschen, integrierte Tannine, mineralisch und anhaftend, etwas Schokolade im Nachhall, Herzkirschen im Rückgeschmack."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Forward in style, the wine is medium bodied, fresh and fruity with a sense of brightness in the earthy, red berry finish. The wine was made from a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot."