Annonce De Belair Monange 2021 - Saint Emilon 2021
Saint EmilonMerlot, Cabernet Franc Annonce de Bélair-Monange - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 75 cl 2021
$100.62−8%($134.16/ℓ)
Recommended price: $108.83
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Technical information
- Producer
- Saint Emilon
- Name
- Annonce de Bélair-Monange - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Variety
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Vintage
- 2021
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruit, spices, floral notes, minerality
- Vinification method
- Careful vinification to preserve fruit and freshness
- Aging
- About 12 months in barriques (≈30% new)
- Type of cask
- French oak barriques (partially new)
- Residual sugars
- Dry
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 15-17°C
- Pairing
- Red meats, roasted poultry, soft cheeses, mushrooms
- Region
- Bordeaux (Saint-Émilion)
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Château Bélair-Monange vineyard, Saint-Émilion limestone plateau
- Type
- Red wine; second wine of the Château
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Annonce De Belair Monange 2021 is a red wine from Saint-Emilon that shows a balanced relationship between fruit and structure without affectation. In the glass it displays good color concentration and releases aromas of ripe fruit, light floral notes and a hint of spice; the overall impression is measured and inviting, suitable for those seeking an elegant expression of the region. The olfactory progression is consistent with the taste impressions.
On the palate it confirms a compact texture, with present but well-integrated tannins and freshness that supports the drinking experience. The persistence is moderate, offering returns of red fruit, spicy echoes and a pleasant saline finish. It pairs with traditional dishes based on red meat, game birds or aged cheeses, without overpowering them. It can be enjoyed now and may evolve pleasantly in bottle over the coming years. Serve at around 16–18°C. A light decanting is recommended if served at the table.
On the palate it confirms a compact texture, with present but well-integrated tannins and freshness that supports the drinking experience. The persistence is moderate, offering returns of red fruit, spicy echoes and a pleasant saline finish. It pairs with traditional dishes based on red meat, game birds or aged cheeses, without overpowering them. It can be enjoyed now and may evolve pleasantly in bottle over the coming years. Serve at around 16–18°C. A light decanting is recommended if served at the table.
The winery
Saint-Émilion
Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Bordeaux, Right Bank)Francia
Appellazione storica del Bordolese (Right Bank), nota soprattutto per i suoi vini rossi a base di Merlot e Cabernet Franc; il territorio include il borgo medievale e vigneti riconosciuti a livello internazionale. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-%C3%89milion))
- Grape varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
- Borgo medievale e paesaggio viticolo con forte identità storica
- Dominanza del Merlot nelle cuvée del Right Bank
- Sistema di classificazione aggiornato periodicamente (revisione decennale)
- Giurisdizione di Saint-Émilion riconosciuta come patrimonio culturale (UNESCO)
The story
La viticoltura nell'area risale all'epoca romana e si è sviluppata intensamente nel medioevo grazie alla posizione sulla via di pellegrinaggio verso Santiago de Compostela; la giurisdizione e le tradizioni locali, come la Jurade, hanno contribuito a costruire la fama dei vini di Saint-Émilion. ([vins-saint-emilion.com](https://vins-saint-emilion.com/en/unesco-heritage/the-history-of-saint-emilion-winegrowing/))
Production philosophy
Valorizzare il legame tra territorio, pratiche tradizionali e qualità enologica: l'identità di Saint-Émilion si fonda sulla ricerca dell'espressione del terroir nei vini rossi e sul mantenimento di standard qualitativi attraverso un sistema di classificazione locale.
Terroir and vineyards
Situata nella Gironda, nella regione Nouvelle-Aquitaine, a est di Bordeaux (Right Bank), l'area combina suoli argillo-calcarei e collinari che favoriscono la coltivazione di Merlot e Cabernet Franc e una forte frammentazione dei cru. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-%C3%89milion))