Château Bellevue Mondotte, steeped in Saint-Émilion's rich history, only began receiving widespread acclaim after its acquisition by Gérard Perse in 2001. Despite its modest size, the vineyard enjoys a prime location near Perse’s other renowned Saint-Émilion estates, including Château Pavie, Château Pavie Decesse, and Château Monbousquet. Nestled on the Right Bank, the vineyard's limestone and clay soils are planted predominantly with 90% Merlot. Situated atop a plateau, it benefits from a southward orientation overlooking the Dordogne River valley, which contributes to the wine's remarkable depth, concentration, and velvety texture.
Bellevue Mondotte's singular Grand Vin is a masterful expression of power and balance, crafted from some of the ripest fruit available. Known for its exceptionally low yields, the wine is a coveted collector’s gem, embodying both rarity and excellence.
Robert Parker 95 points!
"A spectacular garagiste effort from a five-acre, 45-year-old vineyard (90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon), the 2004 Bellevue Mondotte was fashioned from yields of 15 hectoliters per hectare. The result is an opaque purple-colored wine of provocative richness and intensity with an extraordinarily thick, juicy style, and unbridled amounts of creme de cassis, black cherry liqueur, a structured minerality, and sexy, toasty new oak. This full-bodied, powerful, extravagant, fascinating St.-Emilion is nearly over the top. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, and tipping the scales at nearly 14% natural alcohol, it should drink well for 20-25 years. Drink: 2007 - 2032"
90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
