Château Belles-Graves

Lalande de Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend

8.949 ratings
8.914 pro ratings
Lalande de Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Stephanie Reynolds

Balance of old and new world. Definitely a "French" nose but enough fruit on the palate to keep you happy. Still a hefty amount of tannins, could use some aging

Balance of old and new world. Definitely a "French" nose but enough fruit on the palate to keep you happy. Still a hefty amount of tannins, could use some aging

Jul 15th, 2016
Sarah O'Kelley

Dark fruit, chocolate, turned soil, rocks 2010

Dark fruit, chocolate, turned soil, rocks 2010

Nov 7th, 2015
Boris Mathiszik

Takes a while to open up but when it does it is very nice. Cookout with LAX wolf pack parents.

Takes a while to open up but when it does it is very nice. Cookout with LAX wolf pack parents.

Jul 19th, 2015
Matt

A great demonstration on earth and non-fruit characteristics in a wine.

A great demonstration on earth and non-fruit characteristics in a wine.

May 11th, 2015
Vanessa

Garnet color with hints of brown. Orange rim. Noticeable color extraction in the tears. Black cherry, strawberry, red cassis on the nose. Also nutmeg, anise, clove, leather, and earth. On the palate, strong acidity and tannins that soften as the wine continues to decant. Lingering baking spice notes and heat on the way down.

Garnet color with hints of brown. Orange rim. Noticeable color extraction in the tears. Black cherry, strawberry, red cassis on the nose. Also nutmeg, anise, clove, leather, and earth. On the palate, strong acidity and tannins that soften as the wine continues to decant. Lingering baking spice notes and heat on the way down.

Jul 3rd, 2019
Rashed Chowdhury

Plum plum and more plum. Hint of spice from the 15% Cab Franc.

Plum plum and more plum. Hint of spice from the 15% Cab Franc.

May 19th, 2019
Michelle Maier

Bay leaf & dates on the nose. Taste is a bit less exciting with some rough tannins still, but with a bitterness that draws you in again. Nutmeg

Bay leaf & dates on the nose. Taste is a bit less exciting with some rough tannins still, but with a bitterness that draws you in again. Nutmeg

Sep 27th, 2018
Balakrishna Narasimhan

Wow. Great one.

Wow. Great one.

Mar 24th, 2017
Adam Schlesinger

Lots of dark fruit and spice, but still nice acidity of an old world wine. Excellent choice for an excellent meal

Lots of dark fruit and spice, but still nice acidity of an old world wine. Excellent choice for an excellent meal

Jul 15th, 2016
David Parker

I really just like this wine. Delights with no promises!

I really just like this wine. Delights with no promises!

Mar 27th, 2016