Chateau Belgrave Vintage 2003 Sweet Wine

Chateau Belgrave Vintage 2003 Sweet WineThis well regarded Haut Medoc estate, classified as a 5th growth in 1855, vineyards border Saint Julien and the wine often displays the characteristics of the commune. Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 75cl bottle. Abv 13% Bottle condition, all excellent Producer Note The 2003 vintage is atypical and somewhat unique. It was marked by an early harvest superseding the record vintage of 1893 and also by

A wine produced in the 70's

It certainly was the best post war vintage

The palate is still very elegant

Perceived sweetness

The 1981 vintage suffered with terrible growing conditions resulting in a tiny crop and as a result already quite rare

Boats that passed on the Garonne had to lower their sails in deference and the term "Baisse-Voile" (lowering of sails) became Beychevelle

Tasting Note 03/07/2022 -

that was re-baptized Château Mauvesin Barton

which has held Lanessan for eight generations

even caramelised banana

medium acid

gum gripping tannins