Château Belle Assise Coureau 2022

Smells lovely, floral and fresh, lively and expressive, cool blue fruits, violets and stony touches. Smooth and silky, supple and succulent – so much juiciness and life to this before the salty, quite imposing tannins come in giving such a great grip to the palate, fully mouth coating. Blackcurrant, dark chocolate, liquorice and cola flavours – balanced and appealing, nothing harsh or dry, more ripe and round. Well defined, cool and fresh with lovely Cabernet aspects. This is delicious and moreish – a total crowd pleaser, with depth, density and detail. 3.65pH. A yield of 45hl/ha. Harvest; Merlot 28 September, Malbec and Cabernet Franc 6 October. Ageing 16 months in oak, 40% new, 50% one wine barrels, 10% cement. Paul Junet winemaker/consultant. Drinking window: 2026-2040. Score – 92. (Georgina Hindle, decanter.com, March 31, 2023)