2017 Chateau Belair-Monange Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x750ml

Robert Parker 97

A final blend of 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Belair Monange has a flamboyant nose of potpourri, Indian spices, Sichuan pepper, hoisin and sandalwood over a core of creme de cassis, blackberry pie and blueberry preserves with a waft of dusty earth. The medium to full-bodied palate is rich and seductive with oodles of freshness and layers of floral and spice notions, finishing long. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 04/02/2018]

JancisRobinson.com 18

Tasted blind. Mid ruby colour. Reticent, very tightly wound on the nose. Structured too on the palate. A tightly wound core of fruit is enveloped by chewy but highly refined tannins. Driven and compact, there is superb structure here that is currently hard to penetrate. The flourish of hedgerow fruit and dark cherries intermingling with layers of spice suggests real potential to come. (TP) [09/15/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2040