COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2000
GRAPE
Merlot 35%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Petit Verdot 15%
PRODUCER
Château Bel Air-Marquis D'Aligre
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Château Bel Air-Marquis D'Aligre 2000 is a remarkable expression of the Margaux appellation, distinguished by its unwavering commitment to traditional winemaking. Crafted by Jean-Pierre Boyer, who has dedicated his life to preserving the estate's heritage, this wine is vinified and aged in cement tanks for extended periods, eschewing modern oak influence. The resulting wine offers a medium-bodied, dry profile with medium acidity and tannins, presenting a complex bouquet of red fruits, earth, and savory notes. Its refined character, coupled with significant aging potential, makes it a unique and highly sought-after example of classic Bordeaux winemaking.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€124
STYLE
Classic
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's vineyard includes vines over 50 years old, with some exceeding a century, including ungrafted ('francs-de-pied') vines.
Fact 02
Vinification occurs in cement tanks, a method reminiscent of 19th-century winemaking.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in concrete vats for an extended period, typically three to seven years.
Fact 04
The domaine does not produce wine in years deemed mediocre, opting to sell the grapes instead.
Fact 05
The wine's distinctiveness has led to comparisons with Pomerol or Burgundy due to its finesse and complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Bel Air-Marquis D'Aligre is a deliberate step back in time. Grapes are hand-harvested, then fermented in cement tanks. The wine is subsequently aged for an extended period, often several years, in concrete vats. This meticulous, slow approach, guided by Jean-Pierre Boyer's decades of experience, results in wines that are celebrated for their purity, complexity, and remarkable aging potential, embodying a unique and enduring winemaking philosophy.
