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Château de Bel-Air (2022) Lalande de Pomerol

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This is an unusually profound Bel Air, with dark, clenched red and black fruit on the nose and that characteristic sweetness and charm on the palate. But it goes further than mere charm offering a silken density and a fresh, chewy redfruited power that is half succulent but wholly satisfying.  This is a smart buy in 2022, old-vined (40 years) and with an intriguingly small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the otherwise classic Lalande de Pomerol blend.

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    TypeRed
    Vintage2022
    When to DrinkNow until 2032
    ProducerChâteau de Bel-Air
    RegionBordeaux
    AppellationLalande de Pomerol
    Grapes73% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
    ABV14%
    Volume75cl (Full Bottle)

    Mentioned in the Cocks & Feret guides as one of the best wines of the appellation as early as 1922, Château de Bel-Air is situated on a sunny plateau that gently slopes southward. The historical quality of its wines and its privileged position, which guarantees the vineyard ideal sun exposure year-round, drew owner Michel de Laet Derache to acquire the property in 2011.

    The vines, averaging 40 years of age, are planted on a terroir of gravel brought from the volcanic Massif Central by rivers during the quaternary era, with layers of iron-rich clay. In order to best express the nuances of the site, the vineyard is managed and vinified plot by plot, with a respect for the different ages of the vines, varietals, and rootstocks.

    Vinification takes place in thermo-regulated concrete tanks. The wine is then mostly aged in oak barrels (45% new) for 12-18 months.

    On the nose, Château de Bel-Air presents notes of red fruit and floral aromas; on the palate, a harmonious balance between flesh and tannins means it can be enjoyed after just a few years of cellaring. A delicate wine that is a perfect partner for refined dishes.

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    Château de Bel-Air (2022) Lalande de Pomerol

    This is an unusually profound Bel Air, with dark, clenched red and black fruit on the nose and that characteristic sweetness and charm on the palate. But it goes further than mere charm offering a silken density and a fresh, chewy redfruited power that is half succulent but wholly satisfying.  This is a smart buy in 2022, old-vined (40 years) and with an intriguingly small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the otherwise classic Lalande de Pomerol blend.

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