Chateau Bel-Air Lussac Saint-Emilion 2019 750ml

Expert Review – Vintage 2019

Georgina Hindle of Decanter writes 93 Points |A nuanced nose, lots going on, sweet spice, perfume and bramble fruits. Chewy, this is round and plump – opulent but then so precise on the palate with real tension. Cooling blue fruits and liquorice, it’s the cool freshness that really gives this life. Yes, the tannins are abundant and mouth coating but they’re soft and fine and this has great execution. You can feel the intensity but it’s carried very well. A blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc. Drinking 2023 – 2035. (2019).

Antonio Galloni of Vinous writes 90 Points | The 2019 Bel-Air Jean & Gabriel is impeccable. Soft, creamy and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2019 is especially fine for Lussac, where the wines are rarely this polished. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice and dark spice build over time. There is a bit of grip on the finish, but also more than enough fruit to make it all work. (2019).

Jane Anson writes: Firm berry fruits, clear austerity on the tannins, set against highly charged smoked oak notes. An enjoyable wine from Lussac, well made and carefully handled. Drinking 2022 – 2032 – Decanter