Château Bellefont-Belcier, St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé (Bordeaux, France) 2015

 St. Emilion is among the most productive of all Bordeaux appellations and a source of outstanding wines in the 2015 vintage.  Château Bellefont-Belcier is one of sixty or so estates with the Grand Cru Classé designation.  Their 2015 is one of the top wines of the appellation and shows a classic St. Emilion style with blackcurrant, blackberry and a touch of red cherry fruit aromas enhanced by elements of roasted coffee, violets, herbs and toasty oak.  The flavors are round, elegant and supple, with the plush black and red fruits interwoven with the herb, vanilla and spice tones.  The wine exhibits a harmonious style even in its youth, and the 2015 Château Bellefont-Belcier will provide delicious drinking for the next decade and beyond.  A blend of  68% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon.