The venerable Château de Bel-Air presides with stately elegance over 15 hectares of rolling vineyards in the exclusive Lalande de Pomerol region of Bordeaux. The name Bel-Air means “good air” and refers to the ideal elevation and exposure of the Château’s hillside vineyards overlooking the Barbanne River.

Vineyard Size: 15 hectares (40 acres)Soils: Deep alluvium gravel with clay-iron sub soil
Grape varieties: 75 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc, 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 % MalbecVine Age: 33 years

The Wine Château de Bel-Air Vinification : Grapes for this wine were harvested at peak ripeness, sorted both in the vineyard and cellar and crushed separately, by varietal and by block, into oak tanks. The wine underwent 45 days of maceration, with carefully monitored pump overs to extract optimal balance of color, flavor and tannin. The lots were kept separate throughout fermentation before being barreled down in 30% new oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months of aging. Alcohol : 13% Case Production : 7,000 Tasting Notes : Château de Bel-Air shows the generosity and distinction of an age worthy wine. The dark berry flavors and tight knit structure are ample and dense in youth, allowing the wine to evolve with great elegance and optimal balance.