Excellence de Belliard
AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
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 Vineyard is located nearby Chateau Cheval Blanc.
Soil
Clay and limestone
Winemaking
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts to exalt the characteristics of the terroir, and a long maceration and fermentation of about six weeks in cements vats.
Ageing in Barrel
24 months on French oak
Ageing Potential in Bottle
20 years
Color
Intense garnet
Nose
Ripe red fruits, strawberry, cherry and Jam with a touch of oak.
Mouth
This wine is ripe and generous and an excellent example of afruit-forward modern Saint Emilion.
Service
Between 16 & 18ºC
Food Paring
Red meat, poultry and cheese.Lamb with apricots
Gold Medals
Wine Challenge Prowein,Prodexpo, Moscow & China, Wine & SpiritsAwards, Hong Kong
Dried sausages
