AOC Pauillac Excellence

Excellence de Belliard

AOC Pauillac

Excellence of Belliard is a rare wine from the best parcel of our vine yards. These centenary old vines regulate themselves naturally to offer a limited production of 1.200 bottles per hectare. Harvest is done manually by a selection of the best berries to optimize the product quality. A particular care is taken to the management of the vineyards. The plough by draft horses is used to oxygenate the soil and protect the vines in order to avoid the plant growth stress. Algae are placed on vine stocks as the iodine burns the grass and leads simultaneously organic substance to fertilize the soil. This meticulous care given to the vine, allows us to produce a powerful and concentrated wine of elegance and rare complexity. The roundness of the Excellence range allows them to be tasted young and also with a strong aging potential.
Just like an Artist starring at his white paintings, Maison Belliard creates each year the Divine Nectar. The wine has always been a source of creative inspiration for artists giving life to works full of poetry and originality. The Art and Wine serve
as dominant satisfaction to Men. Like any other Artist, Xavier Belliard signs his own and dedicated creation from his inspiration. Does the Excellence open doors to endless perspectives?

Grape Variety
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot

Location
Pauillac

Soil
Gravel

Winemaking
Traditional Medocain winemaking, fermentation with indigenous yeasts to exalt the characteristics of the terroir in temperature controlled stainless steel vats.

Ageing in Barrel
24 months in French oak

20 years

Color
Intense ruby colour

Nose
Ripe black fruits, blackcurrant, sugar plum, and spices with a touch of oak.

Mouth
Rich and complex with an excellent balance and a structured tannin.

Service
Between 16 & 18ºC

Food Paring
Any red meat, poultry and cheese. Steak with a red wine mushroom sauce