Chateau Bellevue-Mondotte was purchased by Gerard Perse, owner of several other estates including Chateau Pavie, in 2001. The tiny 2.5ha estate is located in St Emilion right next to Pavie and Pavie-Decesse and is classified Grand Cru under the St Emilion system. (Not to be confused with Grand Cru in Burgundy.)
The wine is 100% merlot and is 14.9% alcohol.
Great reviews for a wine of this price.
This wine was purchased en-primeur and has been stored in a temperature controlled cabinet.
"This is a terrific wine that has everything, from seamless texture to great depth of fruit. Full-bodied, yet agile and energetic. Pure merlot. One of the best I have had from here."
98-99 points, James Suckling.
"Displaying an opaque purple-black color, it sashays out of the glass with flamboyant notes of plum preserves, blackberry compote and blueberry pie, plus hints of hoisin, Chinese five spice and camphor with a touch of dried rose petals. The concentrated, seductive, full-bodied palate delivers layer upon layer of black and blue fruit preserves, accented by exotic spices and supported with firm, ripe, rounded tannins plus fantastic freshness. The finish is epically long and achingly fragrant. Wow!"
96-98 points, The Wine Advocate.
"The 2020 Bellevue Mondotte is another powerhouse from the team at Pavie. All Merlot from the upper plateau above Chateau Pavie (the soils here contain a touch more clay), this full-bodied, deep, concentrated 2020 has a tight, unevolved bouquet of darker raspberries, cassis, truffly earth, and chocolate. Balanced, structured, and incredibly pure, it's mostly potential at this point and needs to be forgotten for 5-6 years. Best After 2028."
98 points, Jeb Dunnuck.
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