92-94. Barrel sample. This is a dark wine that’s dominated by firm and dry tannins. It has weight and power, with juicy plum flavors showing slowly under the tannins. Shows long-aging potential.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
91–93. Barrel sample. Rich blackberry fruits are surrounded by a dense structure on this wine. The palate is ripe, but balanced with acidity, juiciness and a solid concentrated character.
— R.V.
(4/11/2013)
As Belgrave improves each year, it reveals a character that is close to the elegance and style of Saint-Julien, right next door. This 2010, while dense, is balanced, and its rich blackberry flavor is already integrating into its firm tannins. This should age well for the medium term.
— R.V.
(2/1/2013)
89-91 Firm and structured, plenty of bitter chocolate as well as sweet fruit. The wine is very dense, wearing its tannins on the surface. Power here, dark and firm.
— R.V.
(6/25/2011)
A wine with luscious red fruits and bold acidity, The dense texture adds to the firm, solid tannins. This is a wine that offers both short-term attraction and long-term aging.
— R.V.
(2/1/2012)
88-90 There are attractive mint aromas, which lead to a wine which has new wood, richness and powerful fruit alongside the ripe tannins.
— R.V.
(6/1/2005)
88-90 Barrel sample. Attractive peppermint aromas, almost eucalyptus, give this wine an Australian character. To taste it is soft, rich, dark and New World .
— R.V.
(6/21/2006)
88-90 Barrel sample. A firm and austere wine, dominated by mineral tannins. The fruit is solid, chunky, rather too extracted with bitter coffee flavors.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)