Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 f2 A pomegranate

A pomegranate

but this is not apples-to-apples

In the background

Vincent's daughter

Carignan and Cinsault included

Chateau Bellevue Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2008 f2 A pomegranateAn extraordinary effort in this vintage, this 2008 was made from lower yields than the 2010 Ch (the 2008's equaled 20 hectoliters per hectare) and is a blend of 90% Merlot and equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that came in at 14% natural alcohol. Michel Rolland has been the consultant for all the Perse estates since their acquisition, and the 2008's fruit was harvested very late, October 20. The result is a backward, dense purple