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2021 Château Villa Bel-Air, Graves, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
Ready - youthful (Drink 2023 - 2030)
James Suckling
90-91/100
Jane Anson MW
88/100
Product: 20211016226

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Description

Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 10%

This 43-hectare family-owned estate sits on a gravel brow surrounded by forest, with most vines on one continuous block. There has been a move away from chemicals in the vineyard in recent years; 2021 was the first vintage produced under HVE-3 certification. Stéphane Derenoncourt and team consult here. The wine is juicy and medium bodied with plenty of red and wild berry fruits. The tannins are smooth and refined, and there is a gentle burst of freshness leading to a plump blueberry finish. This is very open and approachable. Drink 2024-2032.

Our score: 15.5/20

Berry Bros. & Rudd, April 2022

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Ready - youthful (2023 - 2030)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Villa Bel-Air

Critics reviews

James Suckling 90-91/100
A medium-bodied red with crushed-stone and currant aromas and flavors. Good tannin balance.james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (May 2022)
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (May 2022)
Jane Anson MW 88/100
Measured if a little subdued on the opening, but there is clean citrus, sappy and bright overall, a touch soft through the mid palate but unfussy and easy to drink.Drink 2022 - 2026jane_anson_mw, janeanson_com (May 2022)
Jane Anson MW, JaneAnson.com (May 2022)

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