2025 Château Belair-Monange Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

EXCLUSIVE - EXPECTED SPRING 2028 2025 Château Bélair-Monange shows why this iconic estate belongs to the absolute elite of Saint-Émilion. Historic terroir on the limestone heights of Saint-Émilion Château Bélair-Monange is situated on the highest part of the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion and ranks among the top of the appellation as a Premier Grand Cru Classé. The estate has a history dating back to Roman times and is currently managed by the Moueix family, who have invested heavily in both the vineyard and the cellar since taking over in 2008. The name Monange is a tribute to Christian Moueix's mother. Its location on pure limestone creates a unique combination of power, tension, and refinement. Precision in the vineyard and state-of-the-art wine cellar The vineyards are situated on an exceptional mix of limestone and clay, with old vines rooting deep in the rock. This results in low yields and grapes with high concentration and natural freshness. Merlot traditionally forms the basis of the blend, complemented by Cabernet Franc for added tension and aromatic finesse. In June 2023, the completely new wine cellars of Château Bélair-Monange were officially put into operation. Designed by the renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron, the cellars were built with a full focus on terroir expression and precision. The modern infrastructure enables extremely precise vinification, without losing sight of the character of this historic terroir. Style and taste profile of Château Bélair-Monange 2025 Bélair-Monange is known for its combination of depth, tension, and refinement. Expect aromas of black cherries, plums, violets, graphite, and subtle spices, supported by the characteristic freshness of limestone. The texture is layered and precise, with refined tannins and a long, mineral finish. The 2025 promises to be a wine that beautifully combines power and elegance and will develop excellently in the cellar