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Description
Château Bel Air Ortet Saint-Estèphe is a wine of true craftsmanship, crafted from a small vineyard nestled in the prestigious Saint-Estèphe appellation. With its rich terroir of gravelly hilltops, this wine delivers a rare combination of power, elegance, and generosity. Aged in French oak barrels, it offers complexity and structure, making it a classic representation of the region.
Key Features and Benefits
- Exceptional Terroir: Sourced from well-drained gravelly hilltops in Saint-Estèphe.
- Meticulous Craftsmanship: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 35% of which are new.
- Award-Winning: Star in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2020.
Style and Vinotype
- Style: Powerful Red
- Vinotype: Tolerant
Tasting Notes
- Color: Intense and deep garnet.
- Aroma: Complex nose with smoky vanilla notes and roasted aromas of coffee and cocoa.
- Palate: Dense, well-structured tannins with flavors of ripe dark fruit, coffee, and cocoa. Balanced and generous.
- Finish: Long and harmonious with refined complexity.
Technical Details
- Blend: 52% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage: 2020
- Region: Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France
- Terroir: Gravelly hilltops
- Alcohol: 13% alc/vol
- Vine Age: Average 25 years
- Vinification: Cold maceration for 4 days, fermentation for 32 days at 27°C
- Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels (35% new)
- Ageing Potential: Ready to drink now; optimal between 2024–2026
Food Pairing Suggestions
This wine pairs beautifully with red and white meats, soft cheeses, and hearty dishes, enhancing its robust flavors and balanced structure.
Producer Information
Château Bel Air Ortet is part of the prestigious Cheval Quancard portfolio, a family-owned company with a legacy dating back to 1844. Located in Bordeaux, Cheval Quancard is renowned for its dedication to producing wines that reflect the richness and diversity of the region's terroirs.
