Château Belle-Vue

Named Cru Bourgeois Exceptional in 2020, thanks to the commitment of a family and its historic terroir. Château Belle-Vue is a nugget of the South Médoc.

Château Belle-Vue was acquired in 2004 by Vincent Mulliez with Château de Gironville and Château Bolaire. Since his tragic death in 2010, his wife Isabelle has taken over the management of the estates. Under the benevolent and sparkling gaze of Vincent Mulliez, whose photo still adorns the...

In the process of developing Belle-Vue, all the interventions, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, contribute to restoring the terroir. The combination of tradition and modernity is a reference here.

Working the surface soil, planting green manure in winter, adding compost, everything is done to stimulate the microbiological life of the soil. Control of yields, with a vineyard planted at a density of almost 7000 vines / ha. The culture ...

The practical property of long pre-fermentation cold macerations (vats maintained between 0°C and 5°C for ten days) to obtain the best expression of fruit. The choice of load shedding allows a gentle extraction, allowing to combine power and finesse. Fermentation for 4 to 6 weeks will allow the wines to harmonize and give them this characteristic delicacy. The breeding then extends over a period of 14 to 18 months, with rackings limited to the...