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Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)

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2020
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
89
The nose with its flowers, cherries and herbs gets things going. The palate is medium-bodied, with ample fruit, along with a strong, savory, herbal and chalky, green olive character in the finish. It is interesting to note that Belle-Vue is one of the few Bordeaux wines produced using 5 allowable grape varieties. Drink from 2024-2038.

The nose with its flowers, cherries and herbs gets things going. The palate is medium-bodied, with ample fruit, along with a strong, savory, herbal and chalky, green olive character in the finish. It is interesting to note that Belle-Vue is one of the few Bordeaux wines produced using 5 allowable grape varieties. Drink from 2024-2038.

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Spicy black raspberries, tobacco, cedar and flowers work on the nose, while on the palate the wine is bright, chewy, crisp and fresh with endnotes of savory kirsch and peppery currants. Belle-Vue is one of the few Bordeaux wines produced using 5 allowable grape varieties. 89-91 Pts

Spicy black raspberries, tobacco, cedar and flowers work on the nose, while on the palate the wine is bright, chewy, crisp and fresh with endnotes of savory kirsch and peppery currants. Belle-Vue is one of the few Bordeaux wines produced using 5 allowable grape varieties. 89-91 Pts

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2020
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc) Petit Verdot  (Bordeaux)
90
Inky in color with purple accents, the wine offers a jammy, peppery, savory core of dark red and blue fruits. Full-bodied, spicy, intense, dark and rich, with a palate staining, and peppery, crisp, dense, black and blue fruit finish, it is an interesting wine. In fact, it is one of the few 100% Petit Verdot wines produced in Bordeaux today. 89-91 Pts

Inky in color with purple accents, the wine offers a jammy, peppery, savory core of dark red and blue fruits. Full-bodied, spicy, intense, dark and rich, with a palate staining, and peppery, crisp, dense, black and blue fruit finish, it is an interesting wine. In fact, it is one of the few 100% Petit Verdot wines produced in Bordeaux today. 89-91 Pts

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2019
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc) Petit Verdot  (Bordeaux)
89
Inky dark in color, the wine pops with notes of black raspberries, flowers, spice, blackberries and green leafy herbs. The wine is creamy, fresh and fruity, with a round, spicy, fruit packed finish. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot. This is a bit tannic, so give it a few years of cellaring before pulling the cork. Drink from 2022-2034.

Inky dark in color, the wine pops with notes of black raspberries, flowers, spice, blackberries and green leafy herbs. The wine is creamy, fresh and fruity, with a round, spicy, fruit packed finish. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot. This is a bit tannic, so give it a few years of cellaring before pulling the cork. Drink from 2022-2034.

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Jammy, juicy, spicy and fresh, as well as full-bodied and concentrated, you experience a strong, powerful tart-mouth presence from start to finish here. Some tasters are going to like this more than others. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot. 86-88 Pts

Jammy, juicy, spicy and fresh, as well as full-bodied and concentrated, you experience a strong, powerful tart-mouth presence from start to finish here. Some tasters are going to like this more than others. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot. 86-88 Pts

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2019
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
91
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.

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.

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One of the few Bordeaux produced using 5 allowable grape varieties, the wine is medium-bodied, floral and fresh, with a fruity character, soft tannins and a tangy, sweet and tart, red fruit with a citrus-overtone finish. 89-91 Pts

One of the few Bordeaux produced using 5 allowable grape varieties, the wine is medium-bodied, floral and fresh, with a fruity character, soft tannins and a tangy, sweet and tart, red fruit with a citrus-overtone finish. 89-91 Pts

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2018
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc) Petit Verdot  (Bordeaux)
90
Dark and intense in color, the wine is equally deep and intense with its blast of spicy, peppery, black and blue fruit core of fruits. Full-bodied and concentrated, the wine is a peppery, palate-staining blast of fruit that coats your taste receptors with black and blue peppery berries and a touch of bitter espresso. Some tasters are going to like this more than others. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot.

Dark and intense in color, the wine is equally deep and intense with its blast of spicy, peppery, black and blue fruit core of fruits. Full-bodied and concentrated, the wine is a peppery, palate-staining blast of fruit that coats your taste receptors with black and blue peppery berries and a touch of bitter espresso. Some tasters are going to like this more than others. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot.

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Don't plan a trip to the dentist after tasting this wine. It's inky, it's going to stain your teeth. Massive, powerful, rich, fleshy, dark and spicy, it reminds me of a Napa wine. Some tasters are going to like this more than others. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot. 87-89 Pts

Don't plan a trip to the dentist after tasting this wine. It's inky, it's going to stain your teeth. Massive, powerful, rich, fleshy, dark and spicy, it reminds me of a Napa wine. Some tasters are going to like this more than others. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot. 87-89 Pts

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2018
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
91
The melange of flowers, spice-box, cherries, wet earth and cocoa smells just great. On the palate, things get even better with all the sweet, fresh, energetic, juicy, ripe, soft, textured, red fruits, spice and herbs in the finish. One of the few Bordeaux produced using all 5 allowable grape varieties, the wine was made blending 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere.

The melange of flowers, spice-box, cherries, wet earth and cocoa smells just great. On the palate, things get even better with all the sweet, fresh, energetic, juicy, ripe, soft, textured, red fruits, spice and herbs in the finish. One of the few Bordeaux produced using all 5 allowable grape varieties, the wine was made blending 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere.

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Floral, polished, sweet and spicy, the wine is elegant, juicy, medium-bodied and lusty on the palate. One of the few Bordeaux produced using all 5 allowable grape varieties, the wine was made blending 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere. 90-92 Pts

Floral, polished, sweet and spicy, the wine is elegant, juicy, medium-bodied and lusty on the palate. One of the few Bordeaux produced using all 5 allowable grape varieties, the wine was made blending 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere. 90-92 Pts

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2017
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc) Petit Verdot  (Bordeaux)
89
Dark in color, the wine is fresh, spicy and crisp with a lean to dark fruits. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot.

Dark in color, the wine is fresh, spicy and crisp with a lean to dark fruits. This is a rarity in Bordeaux as it is one of the few wines made from 100% Petit Verdot.

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2017
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
89
Juicy, fresh, spicy black raspberries with a crunchy, bright character, soft tannins and a forward approach are found here. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, reaching 13.5% ABV.

Juicy, fresh, spicy black raspberries with a crunchy, bright character, soft tannins and a forward approach are found here. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, reaching 13.5% ABV.

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2016
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
91
Quite spicy, fresh, floral and full-bodied, with a ripe, round blast of fruit and spice, good concentration and lush textures.

Quite spicy, fresh, floral and full-bodied, with a ripe, round blast of fruit and spice, good concentration and lush textures.

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Soft tannins, juicy, spicy, fruits with a bite of crisp, crunchy berries and licorice in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot and reached 13.5% ABV.

Soft tannins, juicy, spicy, fruits with a bite of crisp, crunchy berries and licorice in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot and reached 13.5% ABV.

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2016
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc) Petit Verdot  (Bordeaux)
91
Opaque, deep in color, with purple accents, this is quite a rarity in Bordeaux, being made from 100% Petit Verdot. The wine is massive, dense, mouth filling, long, spicy and crisp.

Opaque, deep in color, with purple accents, this is quite a rarity in Bordeaux, being made from 100% Petit Verdot. The wine is massive, dense, mouth filling, long, spicy and crisp.

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2015
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
91
With a deep, rich, color along with boysenberry, cocoa, soft tannins and a spicy, floral ripe nose, you also enjoy round, smoky, black cherries in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot, reaching 13.5% ABV. 90 - 92 Pts

With a deep, rich, color along with boysenberry, cocoa, soft tannins and a spicy, floral ripe nose, you also enjoy round, smoky, black cherries in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot, reaching 13.5% ABV. 90 - 92 Pts

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2014
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
90
Soft tannins and a spicy, floral and ripe nose are coupled with fresh, smoky black cherries in the finish. This should be quite tasty on release. The wine was made from a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 22% Petit Verdot and reached 13.5% ABV. 89-91 Pts

Soft tannins and a spicy, floral and ripe nose are coupled with fresh, smoky black cherries in the finish. This should be quite tasty on release. The wine was made from a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 22% Petit Verdot and reached 13.5% ABV. 89-91 Pts

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2013
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
87
The wine is floral and spicy, serving up dark raspberries and a medium-bodied, bold style. From a blend of is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 24% Petit Verdot, the wine reached 13% ABV. 86-88 Pts

The wine is floral and spicy, serving up dark raspberries and a medium-bodied, bold style. From a blend of is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 24% Petit Verdot, the wine reached 13% ABV. 86-88 Pts

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2012
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
88
With oak, licorice and dark berries, this wine is spicy, fresh and lively, offering good character. 88-90 Pts

With oak, licorice and dark berries, this wine is spicy, fresh and lively, offering good character. 88-90 Pts

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2011
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
88
From an assemblage of 46 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and one of the larger percentages of Petit Verdot at 23%, the wine reached 13% ABV and will be aged in 40% new oak. Cassis and licorice, medium bodied and a soft, red berry finish. 87-89 Pts

From an assemblage of 46 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and one of the larger percentages of Petit Verdot at 23%, the wine reached 13% ABV and will be aged in 40% new oak. Cassis and licorice, medium bodied and a soft, red berry finish. 87-89 Pts

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2010
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
89
Chateau Belle-Vue From a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, oak, vanilla, forest floor, floral and cassis aromas open to a medium bodied, soft textured wine offering ample fresh cassis and dark cherry. 88-90 Pts

Chateau Belle-Vue From a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, oak, vanilla, forest floor, floral and cassis aromas open to a medium bodied, soft textured wine offering ample fresh cassis and dark cherry. 88-90 Pts

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2009
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
90
From a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and a large percentage Petit Verdot that clocks in at 20%, the wine is packed with sweet, jammy black cherries, coffee, licorice, blackberry and earth, Soft, round and forward, this is already fun to drink. It should be available for about $20. This is an outstanding Bordeaux value wine.

From a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and a large percentage Petit Verdot that clocks in at 20%, the wine is packed with sweet, jammy black cherries, coffee, licorice, blackberry and earth, Soft, round and forward, this is already fun to drink. It should be available for about $20. This is an outstanding Bordeaux value wine.

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2008
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
87
Medium bodied, with red and black plums, spice, olive and floral scents, this is already drinking well. This Haut Medoc wine was produced from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 20% Petit Verdot representing the highest percentage of Petit Verdot planted in Bordeaux! Later vintages show a marked increase in style, quality and depth.

Medium bodied, with red and black plums, spice, olive and floral scents, this is already drinking well. This Haut Medoc wine was produced from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 20% Petit Verdot representing the highest percentage of Petit Verdot planted in Bordeaux! Later vintages show a marked increase in style, quality and depth.

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2006
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
90
Deeply colored, this Haut Medoc has developed nicely. From a unique blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, the wine offers licorice, olives, blackberries, floral and earthy scents. Round and lush, this elegant wine remains one of the better priced, Bordeaux wine values. This won't make old bones. Who cares? It drinks well now and it runs a little over $20.

Deeply colored, this Haut Medoc has developed nicely. From a unique blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 20% Petit Verdot, the wine offers licorice, olives, blackberries, floral and earthy scents. Round and lush, this elegant wine remains one of the better priced, Bordeaux wine values. This won't make old bones. Who cares? It drinks well now and it runs a little over $20.

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2005
Château Belle-Vue (Haut-Médoc)  (Haut-Médoc)
88
Fully mature, and slightly on the rustic side, there is still plenty of spicy, dark red fruits and licorice on the nose and palate to enjoy. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot and 3% Carmenere.

Fully mature, and slightly on the rustic side, there is still plenty of spicy, dark red fruits and licorice on the nose and palate to enjoy. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot and 3% Carmenere.

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