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Belgrave 2005

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Haut Médoc
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon

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Owned by the famous négociant firm of Dourthe, the 2005 Belgrave is a solid effort from a property that has tremendous upside. This dark ruby/plum-colored wine exhibits classic Médoc notes of tobacco leaf, unsmoked cigars, spice box, blackcurrants and cedar wood. It is medium-bodied, with relatively ripe, soft tannins, and a nice, lush finish. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Drink: 2015 - 2030

88
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (219), June 2015
91
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, February 2008

Dark crimson. Slightly muddy nose and jagged palate. The acidity is a bit intrusive. Dry finish. Maybe this will settle into mellow old age but it certainly isn't there yet. 13%
Drink 2018-2025

16
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2015

Tight black fruit, some vanilla. Palate firm, tight, less generous but good fruit behind. Tannins ripe, mild and long finish. Drink from 2015. Awarded 3 stars.

15.75
Decanter.com, Decanter.com, July 2008
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An impressive effort from this Haut-Medoc property, the 2005 Belgrave possesses a deep ruby/purple color as well as notes of damp earth, cedar, herbs, black cherries, and currants, good acidity, moderately high tannin, an admirable, layered texture, and fine purity and overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2022

89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (176), April 2008

A solid effort from this largely forgotten classified growth, Belgrave’s deep ruby/purple-tinged 2005 reveals notes of black cherries, spice box, and blacker fruits, medium-bodied flavors, good acidity, moderately high tannin, and a backward style with fine sweetness as well as purity. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020.

87/89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (170), April 2007

Possibly the finest wine ever made by this southern Médoc estate owned by the Dourthe firm, the dense ruby/purple-tinged 2005 Belgrave offers sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, floral, and toasty oak characteristics as well as supple tannins. This sleeper of the vintage should drink well young (by the standards of 2005). Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023+

89/91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006
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