the 2005 Bellefont-Belcier comes from an estate of 33+ acres and is a blend of 70% Merlot

Vertus and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ

The dryness should round out in time as there is no associated sense of astringency

The wine is subtle and harmonious

but its benchmark quality is already glaringly apparent

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Perrieres Blanc Size:6x750ml the 2005 Bellefont-Belcier comes fromA more restrained nose combines aromas of mineral reduction, petrol, pear, apple and acacia. There is a lovely sense of energy to the intensely stony ultra refined flavors that exhibit excellent persistence on the focused and balanced finale. This is at once seductive and classy and should also drink reasonably well young but reward up to a decade of cellaring. 92 2022+