Chateau Bellefont-Belcier France 2000

Merlot

A very popular red grape variety found in the great wines of St. Emilion and Pomerol. It is the most planted variety in Bordeaux, and it has also become an extremely fashionable red in many regions including California. Although it has a reputation to be smooth, and easy to drink when young, Merlot is also capable of producing extremely intense wines as well. It is often used as a blending agent with Cabernet Sauvignon.

90 points Wine Advocate

"This dense ruby/purple-colored offering offers sweet, jammy black cherry fruit accompanied by notes of dried herbs, cedar, licorice, and spice box. Medium to full-bodied, with a sweet attack as well as excellent concentration and symmetry, it will be drinkable between 2006-2016. This is a delicious, open-knit wine from an up and coming estate. A sleeper. (RP) "

90 points Wine Spectator

"Bright and exciting, with spices, berries and fresh licorice. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a vivid finish. Lovely wine. Best after 2006. (JS) "