Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 f2 Supple and fine mouth-coating tannins

Supple and fine mouth-coating tannins support the long fruit flavours

this selection of 60 years old Grenache parcels is the expression of a unique terroir in Gigondas : Gargasian Blue Marls

Carignan and Cinsault included

Indian or Chinese) as well as strong cheeses as Munster

framed by subtle notes of cracked spice

Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 f2 Supple and fine mouth-coating tanninsAn extraordinary effort in this vintage, this 2008 was made from lower yields than the 2010 Ch (the 2008's equaled 20 hectoliters per hectare) and is a blend of 90% Merlot and equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that came in at 14% natural alcohol. Michel Rolland has been the consultant for all the Perse estates since their acquisition, and the 2008's fruit was harvested very late, October 20. The result is a backward, dense purple