Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 f2 Drink now – 2036"

Drink now – 2036"

this selection of 60 years old Grenache parcels is the expression of a unique terroir in Gigondas : Gargasian Blue Marls

framed by subtle notes of cracked spice

but this is not apples-to-apples

Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 f2 Drink now – 2036"An 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