Chateau Belles-Graves Lalande de Pomerol Bordeaux Organic and Vegan Red Wine A“satellite appellation” to the noble Pomerol AOC, Lalande de Pomerol produces reds that, at their best, mimic Pomerol’s robust, earthy flavors at a fraction of the price. While there is more variation in terroir within the two appellations than between them, Lalande tends to have more gravel and sand compared to Pomerol’s heavier clay soil. The Château Belles-Graves estate has a rich history: the vineyards date to at least the 16th century, when they first appeared on a map of the region, and the château building as we know it today dates back to the 18th century, before the French Revolution Château Belles-Graves is named after the abundant gravel in its vineyards, this helps the grapes (Merlot with a bit of Cabernet Franc) ripen early, giving generous wines dominated by ripe black fruit with very supple, approachable tannins. This does not preclude them from aging: this Lalande can easily be held for ten or twenty years, developing a deep complexity and aromas of black truffle and leather. Fine Bordeaux need not cost a fortune, nor does it need decades of bottle age to be delicious. Among the famous visitors, too mention Prosper Mérimée , who is said to have stayed within these walls during his travels in the region, and closer to us, Commander Jacques-Yves COUSTEAU , first cousin of Jean THEALLET , who loved to come and enjoy the calm of the place and rediscover the festive atmosphere of the grape harvests of his childhood. The wines of Belles-Graves have thus sailed all the seas of the globe aboard the Calypso, and continue today aboard the Alcyone to accompany the expeditions of the COUSTEAU TEAM. Grapes: 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc Aging potential : 10-15 years
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