Global Wine Spirits - Index

Global Wine Spirits - Bellevue - Index

"CHATEAU BELLEVUE LA FORET" red 2005
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Close to Toulouse, the vineyard of Frontonnais, spreads across vase terraces, situated
between the Garonne and Tarn rivers, as you leave the town via the right bank.
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The presence of iron and quartz in this poor and gravelly soil brings out characteristics
specific to the Négrette grape variety : aromas of violet and berries (black berry, cherry
and black currant). A genuine, unique wine, boasting its terroir of origin.
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50% Négrette, 35% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah.
The unique Négrette variety appeared during the 12th century under the name,
"Mavro" (black in Greek), when it was brought back from Cyprus by the knights of
the order of Saint-Jean of Jerusalem. Capricious, it only acclimatised to the terroir of
Fronton; Négrette is one of the few varieties producing wines with the same aromas as
those expressed when tasting the ripened fruit.
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The varieties are vinified individually, according to Bordeaux winemaking practices.
Fermentation temperatures (26 - 30°C), as well as pumping over, vary depending
upon the different grape varieties, in order to bring out their respective qualities.
Following malo-lactic fermentation, the gentle addition of oxygen using microbubbles,
results in colour stabilisation and softens the tannins. Vatting for three to
four weeks depending upon the varieties. Following malo-lactic fermentation and
micro-oxygenation, the type of blend is determined once each vat has been tasted and
analysed. After a vat-maturing for 2 to 3 years, this attractive wine, fresh and elegant
will be bottled.
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Crimson colour with a purple disc.
Fresh and fairly complex nose evoking black olives, blackcurrant/berry and black cherry, liquorice stick and
undergrowth.
Fresh palate, suave and fruity, with bitter cocoa on the finish.
If carefully stocked can be aged for 5 to 6 years.
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Tart or guinea fowl with wild mushrooms, roast chicken, veal’s liver, Tomme or Ossau Iraty cheese served with
black cherry jam.
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CHATEAU BELLEVUE LA FORÊT – 5580 route de Grisolles - 31620 Fronton – France
℡ +33 (0)5 34 27 91 91 � � +33 (0)5 61 82 39 70
01/02/08