2006 Bellevue Mondotte St Emilion

95 pts - Wine Advocate

["This tiny, 5-acre vineyard with nearly 50-year old vines produces only 4,000 bottles from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The broodingly tannic, backward 2006 is remarkably concentrated, pure, and deep. It is an amazing tour de force in wi

93 pts - Wine Spectator

["Displays intense aromas of bright fruit and fresh flowers, with hints of just picked herbs. Full-bodied, with vanilla, berry and cherry character and chewy tannins. A solid wine. Best after 2012. — JS (06/2009)"]

92 pts - Vinous

["Deep, bright ruby. Flamboyant nose combines liquid graphite, tropical dark chocolate, licorice, violet and roasted oak. Dense and powerful if a bit youthfully musclebound, even monolithic, with superconcentrated dark fruit and chocolate liqueur flavors.

Producer: Bellevue Mondotte
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Saint Emilion
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