Château Bellefont Belcier

5/1/2018 Vinous VINOUS (NEAL MARTIN) : 90-92 / 100 The 2017 Bellefont-Belcier, which was purchased by Peter Kwok last year (see Haut-Brisson, Tour St. Christophe, La Patache etc), was fermented without SO2. It has an extremely rich, decadent bouquet that seems to be trying too hard to make an impression instead of reflecting its propitious terroir. The palate is almost viscous on the entry, extremely concentrated and opulent. One bottle tasted just too ostentatious although another indicated that there is some composure, linearity and tension that prompted a more optimistic view and a higher banded score. 4/27/2018 Wine Advocate WINE ADVOCATE (LISA PERROTTI-BROWN) : 89-91 / 100 The 2017 Bellefont Belcier is deep garnet-purple colored and scented of baked plums and dried mulberries with touches of fragrant earth and underbrush. Medium-bodied, soft and plush, it has plenty of fruit and a gorgeous texture, finishing long. The tentative blend is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 4/25/2018 Decanter.com DECANTER.COM (JANE ANSON) : 90 / 100 This has impact and weight, and a good overall structure. It hasn't reached the heights of recent years, being more austere on this occasion, but is still extremely accomplished. There's an elegance to the carefully extracted, bright fruit. Drinking Window 2026 - 2038 4/25/2018 Wein Wisser WEIN WISSER (RENÉ GABRIEL) : 17 / 20 4/17/2018 Quarin JEAN-MARC QUARIN (JEAN-MARC QUARIN) : 16 / 20 4/17/2018 Wine Enthusiast WINE ENTHUSIAST (ROGER VOSS) : 89-91 / 100 Ripe red fruits give this wine a luscious character balanced by firm tannins. The dry core is firmly dominant at this stage although there is plenty of fruit for the future. Drink from 2024. 4/6/2018 Jamessuckling.com JAMESSUCKLING.COM (JAMES SUCKLING) : 93-94 / 100 Very focused and compacted, showcasing extremely polished and firm tannins. Medium-to full-bodied and finely glossy and precise. Dark fruits, wet earth and an intense finish. Excellent length.