Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 marcarini for a Montrose to age

for a Montrose to age

Lovely aromatic nose shows delicate fruity and floral aromas

fruit from each vineyard block is fermented separately in small

vines around 30 years old and handled simply in stainless

It is a unique blend of Malbec grapes and Bordeaux varietals – an ensemble with the exuberance of Malbec balanced by the temperance of Cabernet Sauvignon

Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 marcarini for a Montrose to ageAn 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