2012 Chateau Belair-Monange, Premier Grand Cru Classe, St.-Emilion (6 x Bottle)

France Bordeaux St. Emilion

Powerful dark fruits, layered over with anis, fennel, saffron, white pepper, tobacco, smoked butterscotch. Impressive, a little more oak influence than you might find in this wine today perhaps, but the limestone fingerprint has closed around the fruit, and there is plenty to sink in to. A key year at this estate, marking the inclusion of the former vineyard of Château La Magdeleine.

2012 Chateau Belair-Monange, Premier Grand Cru Classe, St.-Emilion (6 x Bottle)

Powerful dark fruits, layered over with anis, fennel, saffron, white pepper, tobacco, smoked butterscotch. Impressive, a little more oak influence than you might find in this wine today perhaps, but the limestone fingerprint has closed around the fruit, and there is plenty to sink in to. A key year at this estate, marking the inclusion of the former vineyard of Château La Magdeleine.

France Bordeaux St. Emilion
Producer Chateau Belair-Monange
Sub-Region St. Emilion
Region Bordeaux
Country France
Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 2012
Colour Red
ABV 14.50%
Style Medium-Full , Dry

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate

With some of the oldest vines in all of Bordeaux, especially one parcel from 1905, Belair Monange’s 2012 (14.5% alcohol) is a tribute to this great terroir that was poorly managed and exploited prior to the family of Jean-Pierre Moueix taking over. Now it is Christian Moueix and his son Edouard who manage the property and produce the wine. The 2012 is a beauty, with a deep ruby/purple color, complex notes of minerals, crushed rock, red and black fruits, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, great texture, long finish and true ability and character. It should age beautifully for 20 or more years and yet be drinkable another three or four. Production is small, as only 1,300 cases were produced.

95+ Points / Drinking 2015 - 2039

By Robert M. Parker, Jr. / April 2015

Vinous

The 2012 Bélair-Monange brings together power and finesse in what is a very complete expression of Saint-Emilion. Beams of supporting tannins give the 2012 much of its energy. Red stone fruit, chalk, mint, spice and expressive floral notes are all nicely delineated. I expect the Bélair-Monange will drink better earlier than the other top wines in the Moueix stable. This is the first vintage that incorporates the Magdelaine vineyards, which were annexed in 2012. Bélair-Monange is now under the direction of Edouard Moueix, who lives on the property and seems determined to take the estate to the top of the hierarchy in Saint-Emilion. The 2012 is certainly a strong move in that direction.

95 Points / Drinking 2018 - 2037

By Antonio Galloni / January 2016

Vinous

The 2012 Bélair-Monange is an excellent Saint-Émilion although, I have never been as effusive with praise as other commentators. Here it has the same opulent bouquet I remarked upon when tasted just after bottling. Morello cherry, fresh mint and that faint touch of orange blossom; pretty and well defined. The palate is medium-bodied, silky smooth in texture with a precise and quite agile finish that is full of tension. I would prefer a little more depth and presence overall, but all things considered, this 2012 is turning into a delicious Saint-Émilion. Tasted at the château.

92 Points / Drinking 2022 - 2035

By Neal Martin / July 2018

Vinous

The 2012 Bélair-Monange has a detailed and quite intense bouquet with black truffle and singed leather on the nose, complex and refined, gaining personality with time. Just a hint of antique bureau in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very well balanced with a keen thread of acidity that lends tension. Touches of sour cherry and dried orange peel emerge towards the end of this pretty 2012. Worth seeking out. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.

92 Points / Drinking 2023 - 2040

By Neal Martin / September 2022