The Château Bellevue Mondotte 2011 from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France is a true testament to the excellence of this renowned region. This vintage, crafted by the skilled hands of the esteemed Château Bellevue Mondotte, exudes a deep ruby hue with flashes of purple at the rim. On the nose, it presents an enticing bouquet of ripe blackberries, plums, and dark cherries, complemented by hints of vanilla, cedar, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine bursts with intense flavours of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and spices, supported by firm tannins and a touch of oak. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a pleasant and complex aftertaste. This full-bodied and well-structured wine is a remarkable expression of its terroir and a true delight to the senses. Enjoy it now or cellar it for further development. A must-try for any wine enthusiast.
Critic Reviews
95 POINTS
Robert Parker - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
A little gem of an estate owned by the Perse family, the 2011 Bellevue Mondotte is composed of 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. This super, highly concentrated wine (please don’t make the mistake of saying “over-extracted” as there is not a bit of bitterness to be found) is the product of tiny yields and a late harvest. A thick, port-like, black/ruby/purple color is followed by a powerful, rich, exceptionally pure wine with stunning balance. From a vintage where most wines will need to be consumed within their first 15-20 years of life, this cuvee will undoubtedly last 30 or more.
93 POINTS
Wine Spectator
This pulls no punches, with loads of crushed fig, blackberry and plum fruit, inlaid with melted black licorice, warm ganache and Turkish coffee notes. Aims high and hits the mark, offering flattering fruit and mouthfeel and ample length and definition. An impressive effort for the vintage.
93 POINTS
Neal Martin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Picked on 27th September, the Bellevue Mondotte has a sensual bouquet with ripe saturated black cherries, crème de cassis and blueberry that is unashamedly opulent, especially for the vintage. The palate is full-bodied with firm grip, great depth, quite tensile tannins and great precision on the finish. Modern in style (of course) but I like the focus here and the minerality on the finish. Very fine. Tasted April 2012
93 POINTS
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Deep in color with flowers, stone, blackberry liqueur, coffee, caramel, plum, chocolate mint and smoke, the wine is fleshy, big, dense and concentrated with layers of ripe dark berries. There is a lot of tannin, minerality and oak in the finish. This wine will require time to develop and come together. 92-94 Pts
93 POINTS
James Suckling
A Bellevue-Mondotte with pretty balance and richness, featuring chocolate, berries and hints of coffee. Full body, chewy but velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Needs at least three to four years to soften and come together. Try in 2016.
92 POINTS
Jeannie Cho Lee MW - Asian Palate
This is a powerful wine with great ageing potential. It has 14.5% alcohol and amazing weight and intensity. This is a big ripe style with chewy, thick tannins that requires patience. Bellevue Mondotte is a small 2 ha property planted with 90% Merlot.
90 POINTS
James Suckling
This is concentrated and very tannic. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins. Seems slightly hollow in the mid-palate. But should be outstanding.
Points: 90-91
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2017-2034 18/20
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Tasting Notes
The Château Bellevue Mondotte 2011 from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France is a true testament to the excellence of this renowned region. This vintage, crafted by the skilled hands of the esteemed Château Bellevue Mondotte, exudes a deep ruby hue with flashes of purple at the rim. On the nose, it presents an enticing bouquet of ripe blackberries, plums, and dark cherries, complemented by hints of vanilla, cedar, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine bursts with intense flavours of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and spices, supported by firm tannins and a touch of oak. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a pleasant and complex aftertaste. This full-bodied and well-structured wine is a remarkable expression of its terroir and a true delight to the senses. Enjoy it now or cellar it for further development. A must-try for any wine enthusiast.
