AOC Saint-Julien Excellence

Excellence de Belliard

AOC Saint-Julien

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
65 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 % Merlot

Location
Saint Julien

Soil
Clay, sandy and gravel

Winemaking
Traditional Medoc fermentation for 3 weeks in a thermoregulated steel vats

Ageing in Barrel
24 months on French oak, 100% new

15 years

Color
Intense ruby color

Nose
Intense of blackcurrant, prunes, spices and oak with a touch of bred toast

Mouth
Full-bodied and well-structured wine with excellent balance between fruit and tannin

Service
Between 16 - 18ºC

Food Paring
Any red meat, poultry and cheese. Barbecued beef with dry marinade