Vinifera 4 / 5 the5/31/2016 Robe sombre. Nez fumé et épicé sur fond de fruits noirs. Corps dense, bien sculpté. La trame est serrée et belle finale où s’exprime le terroir.
The Wine Cellar Insider 92-94 / 100 byJeff Levethe4/30/2016 The essence of a mineral-driven wine, with salty tannins, fresh, dark, plums, juicy, black cherry, anise and chocolate, this wine is silky, crisp and fresh. The wine was made from 100% Merlot.
Wine Advocate 93-95 / 100 byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016 The 2015 Bellevue is a pure Merlot picked on September 17, then a pause for two weeks before picking again from October 4-7. It has quite an intense bouquet with lovely floral tones, crème de cassis mixed with licorice, almost brine-like aromas. The palate is very smooth on the entry with good weight in the mouth, plush but structured underneath with fine tannin and precision all the way through to the minerally finish. This estate deserves greater attention. Drink 2022-2045
Bettane & Desseauve 17,5-18 / 20 the4/28/2016 Charnu, intense, velouté, suave et profond. A la hauteur de son excellent terroir de la côte de Saint-Emilion.
Decanter.com 93 / 100 byJames Lawther MWthe4/28/2016 Part-owned by Angélus and one of the best ever from this château. 100% Merlot. Succulent fruit but fresh and lively with the limestone terroir apparent. Long, structured finish. Harmonious. 2022-2035
Vinous 90-92 / 100 byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016 The 2015 Bellevue is energetic and nicely delineated, especially for such a powerful wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, mint and sweet spices fill out the wine's frame nicely. I very much like the sense of freshness that runs through some of the darker flavors. I expect the 2015 will drink well early. Today, it is super-impressive.
Jancis Robinson 16,5 / 20 byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016 Bought by Angélus a few years ago. Just above Angélus. Vibrant and big and crimson. Very vital and direct. Drink 2022-2034
Wine Enthusiast 94 / 100 the4/15/2016 93–95. Barrel Sample. This wine starts almost sweet and then blossoms into a balanced palate, with great acidity as well as rich black fruits. It is structured and firm while also having a crisp aftertaste.
Jean-Marc QUARIN 16,5 / 20 byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/14/2016 La climatologie et la réussite du merlot en 2015 profitent parfaitement à ce cru100% merlot. Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez fin, fruité, floral et vanillé. Entrée en bouche sur des notes de fruits noirs puis le vin se développe gracieux, suave et frais à la fois sur une bonne corpulence. C'est long avec des tannins fins. Très bon.
René Gabriel 18 / 20 the4/10/2016 100 % Merlot. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Reifes Beerenbouquet, mit ganz feinen Röstnoten unterlegt, legt zu an der Luft und zeigt eine wunderschöne Komplexität. Im Gaumen stoffig, nachhaltiges Extrakt, viel Walderdbeeren von der generellen Fruchtausrichtung her, hat Reserven und gibt eine klassische Marschrichtung von der Aromatik her vor. Ein geduldiger Wein mit grossartigem Potential. 18/20 2023 – 2040
Jamessuckling.com 96-97 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016 A sexy and beautiful wine with incredible blackberry, dark chocolate and salt character. Full body, chewy and powerful. Great length. 100% merlot.