Die Degustationsnotiz des Wine Advocate zum Chateau Bellefont-Belcier 2020 Saint Emilion :
The 2020 Bellefont Belcier displays a deep purple black color, opening with fragrant notions of chocolate-covered cherries, red roses and menthol, giving way to a core of stewed plums, blackberry pie and hoisin, with a waft of anise. The medium to full-bodied palate has a solid backbone of finely grained tannins and bold freshness supporting the intense, tightly wound black fruit and earthy layers, finishing long and spicy. The blend this year is 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with an alcohol of 14.5% and a pH of 3.65. The wine is aging in French oak barriques, 30% new.
James Suckling schreibt zum Chateau Bellefont-Belcier 2020 Saint Emilion Folgendes:
A very sophisticated, layered red with dark-plum, chocolate and walnut character. It’s full and flavorful with a cashmere-like texture. Flavorful at the end.
Das meint die Vinous-Mannschaft um Antonio Galloni zum Chateau Bellefont Belcier:
The 2020 Bellefont-Belcier was picked from September 15 to October 9 at 37hl/ha and matured in 30% new oak, 20% oval foudres. It has a ripe bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit, plus touches of plum jam and subtle undergrowth, almost mulch-like scents. The palate is fleshy and open on the entry, framed by distinctly malleable tannins and a plush yet controlled finish with a dash of white pepper and sage. I suspect that this Saint-Émilion will drink earlier than its peers, yet it has the substance to give up to 15, possibly 20 years of drinking pleasure.
Vom Falstaff-Magazin mit 93-95 Punkten bewertet
Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zarte Edelholzwürze, Nuancen von rorten und schwarzen Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Gewürznelken und Kadamom, tabakiger Anklang. Saftig, elegant, feine Süße im Kern, reife Tannine, saliner Touch, mineralisch im Abgang, ein Hauch von Nougat, bleibt haften, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial.