Chateau Belgrave 2020
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Winemaker Notes
Almost deep black in appearance. On the nose, the wine reveals remarkable complexity, combining intense aromas of dark fruit with notes of spice and liquorice. A distinguished, intense wines of great finesse, which develops with an exceptionally long finish. This very ageworthy vintage exemplifies the potential of this magnificent terroir.
Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This powerful wine is just setting out. It has potential, with ripe black currant fruits and layers of wood flavors. The wine is well-balanced and the fruit is juicy and ripe. Drink this classified growth from 2027.
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James Suckling
Notes of cassis and blackberries with hints of spices, dark chocolate, cedar and leafy herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with ripe and velvety tannins. It has lots of energy and vibrancy to the dark-fruited palate. It’s both structured and juicy. Really well made.
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Decanter
Juicy and supple, a lovely force. Mouthwatering acidity has the slightest sweetness as well as saltiness, giving a combination of savoury, fruity and minerality on the palate. Tannins are prominent and coat the mouth but they are fine and firm, giving a wide frame. It slowly expands in the mouth, growing in structure but all quite gracefully. The fruit and oak feel well handled. Cool, minty fresh, with a lift on the finish. It’s charming. A pure Cabernet expression that is very drinkable with classic Médoc markers. Not trying too hard at all.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The deep purple-hued 2020 Château Belgrave is another impressive wine that shows the quality (and style) of the vintage. Darker currants, plums, smoked earth, tobacco, and chocolate all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a round, mouth-filling texture, remarkable purity, and enough building tannins to warrant 2-3 years of bottle age. This is beautifully done and well worth following for a solid 10-15 years.
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Vinous
The 2020 Belgrave is a dark, brooding wine. Black cherry, gravel, smoke, cured meat and incense all run through this deep, alluring Haut-Médoc. This virile, muscular wine has a ton to offer. A whole range of savory Cabernet Sauvignon notes infuse the resonant finish with tons of character. –Antonio Galloni
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Included as a 5th growth in the 1855 classification thanks to the quality of its deep gravel soil, Chateau Belgrave has been managed by the negociant firm of Dourthe since 1979. An attractive 18th century hunting lodge surrounded by sixty hectares of vines in a single block, Belgrave is located in the commune of Saint-Laurent, separated from the Saint-Julien appellation only by a small stream.
A great deal of work, passion, and energy have gone into producing wines worthy of one of the finest terroirs in the Medoc. The vineyard has been entirely renovated and is looked after with great care and attention.
The aging cellar was also refurbished in 2007 in an unabashedly modern style epitomising the rebirth of the estate. Thanks to this in-depth modernization and expert care, Chateau Belgrave is now among the elite of Medoc great growths.