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Online-Only Auction, 18 - 25 October 2021

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 2 932
Lot 593
  • Bélair-Monange; Saint-Émilion; 2005; 2 (1 x 2); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 500 - 3 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 932

About this Item

Saint-Émilion, 2005
2 (1 x 2) 750ml

For over two centuries Bélair-Monange was owned by the Canolle de Lescours family. It then passed into the hands of the Dubois-Challons. Local wine merchant and visionary, Jean-Pierre Moueix had long been fascinated by Bélair and, convinced that it was one of the most promising terroirs in Saint-Émilion, he took over the wine distribution during the 1960s. In 2008, his son and grandson acquired Château Bélair and renamed the estate ‘Bélair-Monange’ in memory of Jean-Pierre’s mother, Adèle. Today, Château Bélair-Monange is a 23.5-hectare estate with vines planted in some of the most exceptional terroirs in Saint-Émilion. Jean-Pierre predicted Bordeaux’s Right Bank potential back in the 1930s and devoted his career to promoting the region’s wine. He contributed to the global recognition that Pomerol and Saint-Émilion enjoy today.

Critics Ratings

‘Deep colour. Dense nose, almost wild. Lighter on the palate, supple tannins, ripe red fruits, overall giving a remarkable sensation of harmony and fullness. The Belair style in all its glory, already pleasant, this will become a great wine.’ - Gilbert & Gaillard, 95/100 (Dec 2007)

‘Good ruby-red. Fresh, sexy nose features currant, plum and smoked meat. Large-scaled and sweet, even voluptuous for this chateau. Not the last word in personality yet, but this is silky and mouth filling, and the serious tannins are nicely ripe. Belair seems greatly improved beginning with this vintage.’ - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com, 90/100 (May 2008)

Provenance

Private Client

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