Here there is better wood integration framing the pretty and ripe blend of both red and black fruit that displays a subtle animale character as well as notes of underbrush
Like several wines in the range this is not especially complex at present but my projected range offers the benefit of the doubt that much more will develop with time in bottle
hence my question mark after the rating
although a gentle whiff of local orchards does add to the attraction
but it is the wine’s silkiness that elevates it into the realm of the truly sublime
Bellevue (Saint Emilion) Vintage:2005 Here there is better woodJust starting to show its lushly textured, black cherry, plum, licorice, smoke, espresso and wet earth character. The tannins is soft, the fruit is sweet fresh and ripe, finishing with supple textured, dark red fruits, chocolate and cocoa.