Year after year we enthuse about the flagship Moueix wines, La Fleur Petrus and Belair Monange. Yet again, they rank amongst the best wines of their respective appellations. In particular, Belair Monange really shines in 2021. The old vineyards of Belair and Magdelaine occupy some of the finest terroir on the Côte of St Emilion, and under the gaze of the meticulous Moueix family are realising their promise. There’s an intensity and class here that speaks of the finest limestone soils. Layers of ravishing, aromatic fruit unfurl on the palate – it is clearly one of the standout wines of the vintage. As ever, La Fleur Petrus is a glorious and powerful example with a long and distinguished future ahead. If you’re not already a fan of these labels, we recommend seeking them out and adding them to your cellars.
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“Made from 99% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Belair-Monange is medium to deep garnet-purple colored. It slowly unfurls to reveal perfumed waves of black cherries, raspberry coulis, lilacs, and jasmine tea, followed by hints of forest floor, powdered cinnamon, and star anise. The medium-bodied palate is so evocative, with impactfully intense and yet wonderfully restrained red and black fruit layers, supported by miraculously velvety tannins, leading to a long and so very fragrant finish. Just stunning! 2027-2047. 94-96/100” – Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
La Fleur Petrus
“Subdued on the first nose, this is well constructed, and takes its time to unroll. Violet and gunsmoke emerge first, followed by tons of blackberry and redcurrant fruit, cocoa bean, smoked liquorice, earth and black truffles. Successful, gorgeous silky texture, less exuberant than the past few years but nuanced, seductive, overperforms the vintage and is extremely easy to recommend. One to look out for. September 23 to October 6 harvest. 95/100” – Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com