ON-633040

Clos Bel Air 2016, Ac Montagne Saint émilion

Bordeaux (Merlot Based) Bordeaux (Merlot Based)
Bordeaux, France

$23.95 (633040)

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April 15, 2023

Critic Reviews (4)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Here's a nicely appointed maturing merlot-cab franc blend from a St. Emilion satellite appellation, where better...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Such a fine example of the merlot dominant blend of this estate offering characteristic richness laced with spice and...

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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D
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Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

This is a maturing, merlot-led Bordeaux blend from a satellite appellation of Saint-Émilion. It is open, soft, and...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Maturing to be sure yet still drinking well, now resolved into a soft and enjoyable yet highly affordable Claret. In...

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Community Reviews (6)

Jack Robertson
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Vladimir Torres
Vladimir Torres

This is what I call "a find"! Less than $25 for a very delectable Right Bank Bordeaux, with all the charm (lovely dark fruit, smooth tannins, notable length) that you would encounter in way (and I mean WAY) more expensive options from neighbouring areas.
Top value Claret!

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Ghislain Lalonde
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It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

Merlot-based right banker here from an appellation worth seeking out, especially if St Emilions and Pomerols have bee priced out of reach as it has for most of us. I like the firm structure here and the understated complex fruit. Fairly complex and long finishing with a fair bit of oak showing. A little less oak would have pushed the score over 90. Drink or hold a few years. Tasted April 2021.

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Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

This 60/40 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc has a medium+ intensity nose that is fresh with red berry, cherry, and spice aromas, while the spicy medium-full bodied palate has raspberry, blackberry, tobacco, and forest floor flavours. It has vibrant acidity and supple tannins, becoming savoury on the mid-palate. Long finishing. Enjoy over the next 4-5 years. Tasted Mar/2019.

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