2012 Chateau de Bel-Air Lalande-de-Pomerol
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We stole this classic Bordeaux from a distributor who was an exclusive supplier to the best restaurants in New York. You could pay $100 in a restaurant, or you could score this beauty, which is situated on the Pomerol appellation border, for a fraction of the price. Limited availability.
Mentioned in the Cocks & Feret guides as one of the best wines of the appellation as early as 1922, Château de Bel-Air is situated on a sunny plateau that gently slopes southward. The historical quality of its wines and its privileged position, which guarantees the vineyard ideal sun exposure year-round, have continuously contributed to the acclaim of these high-quality wines. Michel de Laet Derache acquired the property in 2011.
The vines, averaging 40 years of age, are planted on a terroir of gravel brought from the volcanic Massif Central by rivers during the quaternary era, with layers of iron-rich clay. In order to best express the nuances of the site, the vineyard is managed and vinified plot by plot, with a respect for the different ages of the vines, varietals, and rootstocks.
Internationally renowned, Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix has become a hallmark for the top wines of Bordeaux. The company is the largest wine merchant on the Right Bank, distributing fine wines from Bordeaux and California worldwide. Family run since 1937, Établissements Jean-Pierre Moueix is also the owner and producer of several prestigious crus, including Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Château Trotanoy, and Château Hosanna in Pomerol; Château Bélair-Monange Premier Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Émilion; and, in Napa Valley, California, Dominus Estate and Ulysses.
Aging: 12-18 months in 45% new French Oak Barrels.
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Size:
- 750ml
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- PAIRS WITH
- Ribs
Red Wine. 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. On the nose, notes of red fruit and floral aromas infiltrate the senses. On the palate, a harmonious balance between flesh and tannins means it can be enjoyed after just a few years of cellaring. A delicate wine that is a perfect partner for refined dishes.
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