Saint Emilon

Annonce De Belair Monange - Saint Emilon 2020

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Format: 75 cl

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79,65 €

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The Annonce de Bélair-Monange a Saint-Émilion represents the second wine from the prestigious Château Bélair-Monange, an estate that embodies the excellence of viticulture in Saint-Émilion, in the Bordeaux wine region. This wine is designed to offer a preview of the style and quality of the Château, making it accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing the high standard that distinguishes the estate's production.

Saint-Émilion, with its unique terroir characterized by a combination of limestone, clay and sand, is renowned for producing structured and complex red wines, mainly based on Merlot and Cabernet Franc. L'Annonce de Bélair-Monange is an expression of this rich heritage, offering a harmonious blend that captures the essence of the Saint-Émilion terroir.

The vinification follows the same qualitative philosophy as the Grand Vin, with a careful selection of the grapes and a vinification that aims to enhance the fruit, freshness and tannic finesse. The use of wood, although present, is modulated so as not to overwhelm the purity of the fruit, allowing the wine to express the varietal typicality and the specificity of the terroir.

At sight, Annonce de Bélair-Monange shows an intense ruby red color. On the nose, the wine unfolds an aromatic bouquet that ranges from ripe red fruits, such as raspberries and strawberries, to floral notes and a light spiciness, with a background of minerality that reflects the limestone soil of Saint-Émilion. In the mouth, the wine is elegant and balanced, with soft tannins and a freshness that underlines its drinkability, leading towards a pleasantly persistent finish.

Perfect when paired with delicate meat dishes, roasted poultry, soft cheeses and mushroom dishes, Annonce de Bélair-Monange offers a tasting experience that, while immediately appreciable, does not lack depth and complexity, reflecting Château Bélair-Monange's commitment to producing high-quality wines that celebrate the Saint-Émilion terroir.

The winery

Saint-Émilion – Winery in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Bordeaux, Right Bank)

Discover the story and wines of Saint-Émilion.

Historic appellation of Bordeaux (Right Bank), best known for its red wines made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc; the area includes the medieval village and internationally renowned vineyards. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-%C3%89milion)

Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Bordeaux, Right Bank)

Country: Francia

Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Medieval village and vineyard landscape with a strong historical identity The dominance of Merlot in Right Bank cuvées. Classification system periodically updated The Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Winery history

Viticulture in the area dates back to Roman times and expanded significantly during the Middle Ages thanks to its location on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela; local jurisdiction and traditions, such as the Jurade, helped build the reputation of Saint-Émilion wines.

Production philosophy

Showcasing the connection between terroir, traditional practices and enological quality: Saint-Émilion’s identity is founded on the pursuit of terroir expression in its red wines and on maintaining quality standards through a local classification system.

Terroir and vineyards

Situated in the Gironde, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, east of Bordeaux, the area features clay-limestone soils and rolling hills that favour the cultivation of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, along with a marked fragmentation of the crus.