Château Bellevue Morgon "Grand Cras" 2023
Full-bodied, dense, and powerfully structured. Intense dark fruit core wrapped around a massive mineral backbone. Tannins are abundant, grippy, and chalky – very typical of young Grand Cras. Acidity is bright and pronounced, framing the fruit and mineral elements and promising longevity. Long, intense finish dominated by fruit, stone, and tannin. Needs significant time.
Minimum 5-7 years (2030+) before it starts to approach approachability. Will benefit hugely from extended aging. Best Drinking Window: 2030 - 2040+. This is a wine built for the long haul. Expect it to develop layers of complexity: earth, truffle, game, smoked meat, and profound mineral character alongside the fruit.
"Grand Cras" is one of Morgon's top climats, situated near Le Py on similar steep slopes of pure, blue-tinged decomposed granite ("roche pourrie"). Known for producing wines with incredible depth, minerality, structure, and aging potential – often considered only a half-step below Le Py itself.
About Château Bellevue
Considered one of Morgon's top domaines, producing benchmark wines for the appellation, especially from Le Py and Grand Cras. Owns 15 hectares spread across exceptional Morgon climats: Le Py, Grand Cras, Les Charmes, Corcelette, Douby, and Delys. They hold prime parcels on the famed blue-tinged, iron-rich decomposed granite ("rotten rock" - roche pourrie) and schist soils that define Morgon's power.
Style: Produces structured, deeply colored, age-worthy Morgon known for intensity, minerality, and complexity. Far removed from simple Beaujolais Nouveau, these are serious wines showcasing the unique power of Morgon's terroir, balancing ripe Gamay fruit with granite/schist-derived structure and earthy notes. They need time to unfurl.
Full-bodied, dense, and powerfully structured. Intense dark fruit core wrapped around a massive mineral backbone. Tannins are abundant, grippy, and chalky – very typical of young Grand Cras. Acidity is bright and pronounced, framing the fruit and mineral elements and promising longevity. Long, intense finish dominated by fruit, stone, and tannin. Needs significant time.
Minimum 5-7 years (2030+) before it starts to approach approachability. Will benefit hugely from extended aging. Best Drinking Window: 2030 - 2040+. This is a wine built for the long haul. Expect it to develop layers of complexity: earth, truffle, game, smoked meat, and profound mineral character alongside the fruit.
"Grand Cras" is one of Morgon's top climats, situated near Le Py on similar steep slopes of pure, blue-tinged decomposed granite ("roche pourrie"). Known for producing wines with incredible depth, minerality, structure, and aging potential – often considered only a half-step below Le Py itself.
About Château Bellevue
Considered one of Morgon's top domaines, producing benchmark wines for the appellation, especially from Le Py and Grand Cras. Owns 15 hectares spread across exceptional Morgon climats: Le Py, Grand Cras, Les Charmes, Corcelette, Douby, and Delys. They hold prime parcels on the famed blue-tinged, iron-rich decomposed granite ("rotten rock" - roche pourrie) and schist soils that define Morgon's power.
Style: Produces structured, deeply colored, age-worthy Morgon known for intensity, minerality, and complexity. Far removed from simple Beaujolais Nouveau, these are serious wines showcasing the unique power of Morgon's terroir, balancing ripe Gamay fruit with granite/schist-derived structure and earthy notes. They need time to unfurl.
Full-bodied, dense, and powerfully structured. Intense dark fruit core wrapped around a massive mineral backbone. Tannins are abundant, grippy, and chalky – very typical of young Grand Cras. Acidity is bright and pronounced, framing the fruit and mineral elements and promising longevity. Long, intense finish dominated by fruit, stone, and tannin. Needs significant time.
Minimum 5-7 years (2030+) before it starts to approach approachability. Will benefit hugely from extended aging. Best Drinking Window: 2030 - 2040+. This is a wine built for the long haul. Expect it to develop layers of complexity: earth, truffle, game, smoked meat, and profound mineral character alongside the fruit.
"Grand Cras" is one of Morgon's top climats, situated near Le Py on similar steep slopes of pure, blue-tinged decomposed granite ("roche pourrie"). Known for producing wines with incredible depth, minerality, structure, and aging potential – often considered only a half-step below Le Py itself.
About Château Bellevue
Considered one of Morgon's top domaines, producing benchmark wines for the appellation, especially from Le Py and Grand Cras. Owns 15 hectares spread across exceptional Morgon climats: Le Py, Grand Cras, Les Charmes, Corcelette, Douby, and Delys. They hold prime parcels on the famed blue-tinged, iron-rich decomposed granite ("rotten rock" - roche pourrie) and schist soils that define Morgon's power.
Style: Produces structured, deeply colored, age-worthy Morgon known for intensity, minerality, and complexity. Far removed from simple Beaujolais Nouveau, these are serious wines showcasing the unique power of Morgon's terroir, balancing ripe Gamay fruit with granite/schist-derived structure and earthy notes. They need time to unfurl.