Excellence de Belliard
AOC Pomerol
Excellence of Belliard is a rare wine from the best parcel of our vine yards. These centenary old vines regulate themselves naturally to offer a limited production of 1.200 bottles per hectare. Harvest is done manually by a selection of the best berries to optimize the product quality. A particular care is taken to the management of the vineyards. The plough by draft horses is used to oxygenate the soil and protect
the vines in order to avoid the plant growth stress. Algae are placed on vine stocks as the iodine burns the grass and leads simultaneously organic substance to fertilize the soil. This meticulous care given to the vine, allows us to produce a powerful and concentrated wine of elegance and rare complexity. The roundness of the Excellence range allows them to be tasted young and also with a strong aging potential.
Just like an Artist starring at his white paintings, Maison Belliard creates each year the Divine Nectar. The wine has always been a source of creative inspiration for artists giving life to works full of poetry and originality. The Art and Wine serve
as dominant satisfaction to Men. Like any other Artist, Xavier Belliard signs his own and dedicated creation from his inspiration. Does the Excellence open doors to endless perspectives?
Grape Variety
100% Merlot
Location
The vineyards are located on the extension of the Saint Emilion plateau nearby Chateau Petrus
Soil
Just two hectares of Clay-sandy with a high concentration of iron which gives the wines very special flavours and aromas
Winemaking
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts to exalt the characteristics of the terroir, and a long maceration and fermentation which amount to about six weeks in cements vats
Ageing in Barrel
24 months on French oak
Ageing Potential in Bottle
20 years
Color
Intense ruby color
Nose
Ripe dark fruits, blackcurrant and plum, with a touch of oak
Mouth
Rich and complex with an excellent balance and an elegant tannin
Service
Between 16 – 18ºC
Food Paring
Red meat, poultry and cheese. Duck Breast with caramelized apples
Awards
Wine Challenge Prowein, Prodexpo Moscow & China
