Château Bel-Air Ortet 2018
Saint-Estèphe - 2018
Real craftsmanship is accomplished in this tiny vineyard… Step by step, on this unique terroir, is it possible to produce a wine of truly rare power and generosity? Each new vintage delivers a great classic.
The vineyard of Château Bel-Air Ortet, situated up against the village of Saint-Estèphe, benefits from an essentially gravely and remarkably well-drained sub-soil. Its wines with their deep tannins are full-bodied and harmonious.
As with all the truly great wines from Saint-Estèphe, a few years in the cellar will enhance all their outstanding qualities
Le vin :
Blend : 52% Merlot, 48% Cabernets
Vinification : Cold maceration for a 4 days then still fermentation for 32 days at 27°C
Ageing : Put into barrels as soon as the fermentation is finished, ageing in French barrels for 12 months, 35% new barrels
Le vignoble :
Location : Saint-Estèphe
Terroirs : Gravell y hill tops
Surface area : 3,5 hectares
Planting density : 8 000 Vine / hectare
Yield : 52 hectoliters / hectare
Grapes varieties : Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon
Average age of the vine : 25 years
Dégustation :
Deep red colour and an intense, seductive bouquet with aromas of black fruit such as blueberries and blackcurrants. On the palate, this is a generous wine with good density and well-coated tannins. Long, pleasantly lively finish with notes of fresh vanilla.
Accompagnement :
Enjoy with red and white meat and also with soft cheese.