Bellevue Mondotte - Saint Emilion 2017 750ML giftbox Perhaps its nine grams of

Perhaps its nine grams of acidiy are simply insufficient to balance the load of residual sugar

citrus and a beautiful array of spice nuance

formerly known as Réserve de la Comtesse

and the wine ages in tiny barrels for seven long years

while flashing a borderline pungent minerality on the powerful

Bellevue Mondotte - Saint Emilion 2017 750ML giftbox Perhaps its nine grams ofThere was no frost in the vineyard in 2017, due to its elevation. Deep garnet purple in color, the 2017 Bellevue Mondotte is composed of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a little closed to begin, opening out to reveal vibrant notes of crushed blackberries, warm plums, black raspberries and wild blueberries plus wafts of star anise, garrigue and lavender. Medium to full bodied, the palate is packed with tension and intense