Château Belgrave 2016
Descripción
Grand Cru Classé de Haut-Médoc, un clásico en la élite de los vinos del Médoc, con el que grupo Dourthe se asocia en 1979. Un proyecto que destaca por la finura, personalidad y profundidad de sus vinos, que muestran todo el potencial de las gravas profundas de este singular terroir. Suelos que ofrecen condiciones idóneas para variedades de maduración tardía como la Cabernet sauvignon y la Petit verdot. Catado en primeurs por Neil Martin con un rango de 90-92 Parker y por James Suckling por 92-93 puntos.
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Viñedo y elaboración
Opinión de los críticos
The 2016 Belgrave is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot and was picked from 28 September until 20 October. It has a generous bouquet with small dark cherries, blueberry and crushed violet aromas, quite Margaux-like in style. There is certainly good intensity here. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening: blackberry, mint and cedar. From the start there is fine tension and there is very impressive structure towards the finish, plus a long saline aftertaste. This is a very strong follow-up to the 2015 Belgrave and indeed, it may surpass it - Neal Martin.
This is really constructed and powerful with lots of muscular tannins and rich fruit. Full-bodied, juicy and intense. Very serious. One of the best in years.
This is an opulent wine, packed with ripe fruit, sweet tannins and ample acidity, all in balance. The wine is full and juicy, with great spice at the end. The finish is firm while still reveling in fruitiness.