Chateau Bellevue-Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2021 IGP Aude has a well-defined and quite

has a well-defined and quite focused bouquet with touches of white flower

and achieving a wine like this is a real triumph

these vineyards benefit from a high-altitude climate that ensures cool nights and warm days

revealing a ripeness that is substantial yet flows with elegance

spicy apricot

Chateau Bellevue-Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2021 IGP Aude has a well-defined and quiteA 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.