Chateau Bellevue Mondotte 2008

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Bellevue Mondotte
Vintage	2008
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Alcohol %	13.5%
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	3

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

An extraordinary effort in this vintage, this 2008 was made from lower yields than the 2010 (the 2008's equaled 20 hectoliters per hectare) and is a blend of 90% Merlot and equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that came in at 14% natural alcohol. Michel Rolland has been the consultant for all the Perse estates since their acquisition, and the 2008's fruit was harvested very late, October 20. The result is a backward, dense purple-colored wine revealing a crushed rock-like liqueur along with highly extracted, massive flavors of black currants, sweet cherries, licorice and toast. This full-bodied effort requires 5-6 years of bottle age and should last for 25-30 years.

Winespectator (91)

Shows aniseed, licorice and exotic fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of concentration and a long, rich finish. Very reserved.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.

BOW (8.50)