| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This fabulously situated, south-facing vineyard counts as its neighbors Beau-Sejour-Becot, Beausejour-Duffau, and Angelus. While the 2001 is well-below the quality of the brilliant 2000, it exhibits a deep ruby/purple color in addition to an elegant nose of crushed rocks, black cherries, herbs, and earth. There is plenty of finesse and elegance, but it is short on texture, length, and overall concentration. It is a very good effort, although more restrained and elegant than the blockbuster 2000. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014.
The 2001 Bellevue is a slightly lighter rendition than the prodigious debut vintage of 2000. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, and sweet, pure, black cherry and berry fruit intermixed with minerals, smoke, and licorice. The attack is ripe and concentrated, the palate medium to full-bodied, with impressive purity as well as texture. An impressive successor to the 2000. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015.
The 2001 Bellevue is a far lighter rendition than the prodigious debut vintage of 2000. It is made by the talented skills of Stephane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont. The wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, and sweet, pure, black cherry and berry fruit intermixed with minerals, smoke, and licorice. The attack is ripe and concentrated, but the wine narrows, becoming medium-bodied, angular, and austere in the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015.
