Chateau Belle-Vue 2019

WEINWISSER: "Purpurrot. Herrliches Bouquet nach reifen schwarzen Johannisbeeren, dahinter Holundersaft, heller Tabak und Lakritze. Am eleganten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, reifem Extrakt und stützendem Tannin, zart aufrauend. Im aromatischen Finale eine Explosion von schwarzen Beeren, Wacholder und Graphitspuren. Der gehört zu den besten Haut-Médocs in diesem Jahr – Gratulation!"

DECANTER: "Baking spices on the nose, touch of cinnamon and cloves with some savoury elements too, a little closed in terms of fruit expression. Good intensity on the palate with a drive of sleek yet ripe black fruits and a lovely creamy, chalky aspect to the tannins. Acidity keeps things fresh and lively and this feels harmonious and well balanced. A great pick for fruit and freshness. Suave and charming. One to drink sooner also. A blend of 54% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere. More Merlot in this giving a real bright fruit and upfront style."

JEB DUNNUCK: "Rock star stuff readers should snatch up, the deep ruby/purple-hued 2019 Château Belle-Vue gives up a gorgeous bouquet of ripe currants, black cherries, tobacco, and cedar pencil. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, round, supple, elegant Haut-Médoc with velvety tannins, remarkable balance, and a great finish. It's a gorgeous bottle of wine that will keep for over a decade."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "This fresher style of wine offers layers of black-currant acidity. They go with the ageworthy tannins to promise richness as the wine matures. Drink from 2025."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Aromas of mulberries, dark cherries, wet earth, soya and smoke. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins. Structured, with a fleshy texture and a fruity finish. 54% merlot, 26% cabernet sauvignon, 18% petit verdot. 1% cabernet franc and 1% carmenere. Drink from 2023."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Already expressive with notes of flowers, savory herbs. cedar, dark red fruits and tobacco leaf. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, fresh and polished with a round, fruit packed finish. Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc) is one of the few Bordeaux produced using 5 allowable grape varieties. Drink from 2023-2038."