Château Belles-Graves Lalande de Pomerol 2019

Situated on a gravelly mound facing the most famous names of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, the vineyard covers 17 hectares. The vineyards average forty years of age and are planted on slopes that descend to the east, south and west of the estate. The terroir of varied clay and gravel with flint, quartz, and mica offers distinct mineral components to each parcel.

This velvety and refined rouge is approachable now despite having years of beautiful life ahead. Notes of black cherries, stones, and a touch of tobacco, along with fine acidity, make it a versatile red at table, but also wonderful on its own. Belles-Graves produces Merlot-dominated wines with a lush, velvety texture and very fine tannins.

This is Right Bank Bordeaux done right: elegant, structured, and priced like the quality matters more than the postal code.

Perfect with: Red meats, roasted lamb, duck confit, or anything that deserves a serious wine.

• Producer: Château Belles-Graves
• Region: Lalande-de-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
• Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
• Alcohol: 14%