Belgrave 2016 75cl

The 2016 Belgrave is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot and was picked from 28 September until 20 October. It has a generous bouquet with small dark cherries, blueberry and crushed violet aromas, quite Margaux-like in style. There is certainly good intensity here. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening: blackberry, mint and cedar. From the start there is fine tension and there is very impressive structure towards the finish, plus a long saline aftertaste. This is a very strong follow-up to the 2015 Belgrave and indeed, it may surpass it.

Fruity and delicate with attractive currant and berry aromas and flavors. Medium body, light tannins and a fresh finish. Easy and very drinkable. A hint of eucalyptus colors the currants at the end. Second wine of Belgrave. Drink or hold.

Solid, with plum and black currant notes forming the core, framed by a tobacco accent and backed by light iron and alder details on the finish. A textbook Haut-Médoc. Drink now through 2028. 18,750 cases made. — JM

Solid, with plum and black currant notes forming the core, framed by a tobacco accent and backed by light iron and alder details on the finish. A textbook Haut-Médoc. Drink now through 2028. 18,750 cases made. — JM