2023 Château Bellegrave - Pauillac

The 2023 Bellegrave (Pauillac) has a simple, light, gravel-tinged bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid red berry fruit and moderate depth. It’s a little rustic given the appellation in question, yet there is admirable substance and satisfying freshness on the gutsy finish. Give this two or three years in bottle.

- Neal Martin (04/2024)

This has excellent depth, loaded with quality cabernet character. Expect fresh black currants, black olives, graphite, dark minerals and white pepper. Full-bodied and juicy, with lots of creamy, fine-grained tannins before a long, structured but precise finish. Better from 2027.

- Zekun Shuai (12/2025)

A blend of 75 % Merlot and 25 % Cabernet Franc, the Bellegrave 2023 is deep garnet-purple in color. It opens with oaky overtones, followed by a core of stewed cherries and fresh strawberries, plus hints of charcoal, bay leaves, and pencil shavings. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is soft, with a light chewiness from the oak tannins and subtle flavors verging on thin, finishing on a woody note. (05/2024)