cherry and leather notes

the 2005 Bellefont-Belcier comes from an estate of 33+ acres and is a blend of 70% Merlot

but its benchmark quality is already glaringly apparent

The wine is subtle and harmonious

opens up a vista of gastronomic potential and belies the 10g/l of sugar added as dosage - nearly double the amount of the most recent vintages

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Perrieres Blanc Size:6x750ml cherry and leather notesA more restrained nose combines aromas of mineral reduction, petrol, pear, apple and acacia. There is a lovely sense of energy to the intensely stony ultra refined flavors that exhibit excellent persistence on the focused and balanced finale. This is at once seductive and classy and should also drink reasonably well young but reward up to a decade of cellaring. 92 2022+