Charles Melton La Belle Mere 2021

A$35.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Region/Country
Barossa Valley, Australia
Rating
96 points

Description

Elegantly radiant with a medium-depth hue that captivates the senses. The clarity is exquisite, revealing nuanced layers that unfold gracefully. Upon first glance, a delightful dance of pepper and spice captures attention, gradually giving way to the enchanting allure of a sweeter Grenache musk as it mingles with the air. A subtle embrace of black cherry adds to the sensory symphony.

The gentle influence of sweet cedar from judicious oak aging, at a modest 5%, enhances the experience without overwhelming. The palate is a lively interplay of flavors, maintaining a vibrant structure while embracing the traditional plushness and velvety finish derived from the meticulous "sur lie" maturation. This is a wine from a vintage that has bestowed upon it a remarkable cellaring structure, promising an enduring and gratifying journey for connoisseurs.

La Belle Mère GSM red wine blend is by Charles Melton, a 5 Star winery rated by the James Halliday Wine Companion. Charles Melton utilize a multitude of wine making techniques to produce complex high quality national and international award winning wines in the South Australian, Barossa Valley Region.

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a very dark red hue. Fragrant aromas of spicy dark raspberries and ripe dark cherries fill the nostrils followed by some liquorice, chocolatey vanillin oak and confectionary. Rich dark raspberry and dark plum flavours flood the palate alongside some liquorice, vanillin cedar and spice. Soft plush mouthfeel with velvety tannins. Long aftertaste of ripe dark raspberries, dark plums, liquorice, vanillin cedar, light earth and spice.

Rating

Score
96 points
Reviewer
James Halliday
Review

A delicious rendition of a style that has blossomed over the past 10 to 20 years, here gaining an extra degree in an excellent vintage. Winemaker Charlie Melton has been a leader of the pack from the start, and intends to keep it there.

Specifications

Closure
Screw cap
Serving Temp.
16-18 °C
Alcohol
14.5%
Cellar until
Now - 2026
Decanter
Food pairing
Grilled and Roasted Meats

Tasting Profile

Nose
Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a very dark red hue. Fragrant aromas of spicy dark raspberries and ripe dark cherries fill the nostrils followed by some liquorice, chocolatey vanillin oak and confectionary.
Palate
Rich dark raspberry and dark plum flavours flood the palate alongside some liquorice, vanillin cedar and spice. Soft plush mouthfeel with velvety tannins. Long aftertaste of ripe dark raspberries, dark plums, liquorice, vanillin cedar, light earth and spice.

Charles Melton La Belle Mere 2021

Charles Melton La Belle Mere 2021
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