Chateau Bellevue-Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2021 Domaine Yves Boyer-Martenot of good persistence

of good persistence

Needs time to open and soften

the nose hints at sweet berries mixed with an undercurrent of lime and sea spray

Harvest was carefully timed to avoid the risk of over-ripeness

The structure of this wine is elegant with flavors of Morello cherry

Chateau Bellevue-Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2021 Domaine Yves Boyer-Martenot of good persistenceA lavish micro cuvee from Gerard Perse (Pavie) with consulting by Michel Rolland, grown on Saint Emilion's limestone plateau. The 2021 Bellevue Mondotte is opulent and polished, with black cherry, plum, mocha and violet over silky, concentrated tannins. James Suckling 95 points.