Château Belles-Graves 2019 – Lalande-de-Pomerol’s Underrated Velvet

Tasting Notes

No fluff, just finesse. This wine pours deep garnet, and your nose drifts into plum, blackberry, dark cherry, with whispers of leather, tobacco, and cedar—think vintage Bordeaux with modern polish. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, smooth, with ripe black fruits, earth-driven minerality, and chewy tannins ending on a fresh, structured finish.

Meet the Winemaker

Nestled just north of elite Pomerol, Château Belles‑Graves embraces that gravel-clay soul with vineyards averaging 40 years old. The house farms with minimal fuss—long maceration, vintages that whisper “spare no nuance,” and blends that echo terroir without the highfalutin price tag

Wine Specs

• Varietals: 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc—classic Bordeaux backbone 

• Vintage: 2019

• Region: Lalande‑de‑Pomerol, Bordeaux—right-bank sibling to pompous Pomerol, but smarter on value 

• Winemaking: Long maceration, aged in oak (some new), then minimal filtration—raising structure, not drama 

• ABV: Approximately 13.5%

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C—cool enough to tease finesse, warm enough to flaunt texture

Critic Reviews

• 90 pts — James Suckling: “Sweet berries with tile and rust on the nose, followed by medium body, firm tannins, and a fresh finish. Already approachable.” 

• Wine Searcher notes: Savory, classic red—pairs naturally with beef or venison 

Food Pairings

This wine is the ideal partner-in-crime to epic meals:

• Grilled lamb or flank steak—red-meat harmony

• Mushroom and black olive cassoulet—earth meets leather

• Aged Gouda or Comté—that salt and cream will elevate its structure

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you want Bordeaux weight without the price tag or pretense. This is the bottle that says, “I know my stuff.” It’s rich, structured, smooth, and not trying too hard. In a world of overhyped Cru Classés, this one quietly steals the show.

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