Château Bellefont Belcier - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Le Point

15,5 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Fruits rouges, bouche ronde, tanins soyeux, jus de cerise, bonne longueur, relevé en finale, complexe, bonne densité. Prix non défini à ce jour.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-95 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

Coming from a 13.5-hectare vineyard sitting on the plateau and south-facing hillside of the Cote Pavie (right beside Larcis-Ducasse), the 2017 Bellefont-Belcier is a screaming success in the vintage. Loaded with beautiful dark fruits, violets, and salty, rocky minerality, this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, sensational purity of fruit, and perfect balance. The tentative blend is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and it hit a solid 14.6% natural alcohol. It’s certainly worth your time and money. Tasted three times.

Vinifera

90-92 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Joli nez, fin, d’une bonne intensité fruitée. Il développe une silhouette élancée au palais, avec un tanin d’un grain savoureux. Très joli vin.

Vinous

89-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 Bellefont-Belcier is deep, unctuous and powerful, with tremendous depth and structure to back up the fruit. Inky blackberry, chocolate, spice, new leather, lavender and blueberry jam are pushed forward in this plush, creamy Saint-Émilion. This is the first vintage made by new owner Peter Kwok. The 2017 will need a few years to come into its own, but it is impressive, even in the early going. Tasted three times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

The first vintage for new owner Peter Kwok is deep in color. The medium/full bodied, fresh, bright, black cherry, licorice and chocolate filled wine offers soft textures, freshness and minerality in the finish. The wine was made from blending 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Bellefont-Belcier, which was purchased by Peter Kwok last year (see Haut-Brisson, Tour St. Christophe, La Patache etc), was fermented without SO2. It has an extremely rich, decadent bouquet that seems to be trying too hard to make an impression instead of reflecting its propitious terroir. The palate is almost viscous on the entry, extremely concentrated and opulent. One bottle tasted just too ostentatious although another indicated that there is some composure, linearity and tension that prompted a more optimistic view and a higher banded score.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

The 2017 Bellefont Belcier is deep garnet-purple colored and scented of baked plums and dried mulberries with touches of fragrant earth and underbrush. Medium-bodied, soft and plush, it has plenty of fruit and a gorgeous texture, finishing long. The tentative blend is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Decanter.com

90 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/25/2018

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Wine Enthusiast

89-91 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/17/2018

Ripe red fruits give this wine a luscious character balanced by firm tannins. The dry core is firmly dominant at this stage although there is plenty of fruit for the future. Drink from 2024.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

Very focused and compacted, showcasing extremely polished and firm tannins. Medium-to full-bodied and finely glossy and precise. Dark fruits, wet earth and an intense finish. Excellent length.