Château Bellevue Cardon - Pauillac 2018 (750ml)
Château Bellevue Cardon - Pauillac 2018 (750ml)
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Decanter92pt
James Suckling92-93pt
Tasting notes
This classic Pauillac is plush and aromatic, with hints of super ripe black cherry and bramble fruit, while the palate is graced with elegant, rolling tannins and a long, fruit expressive finish. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Description
History of Château Bellevue-Cardon
In 1750, the Pécresse-Perrier family had a chance to buy a few acres in one of the best vineyards in Pauillac, located between the properties of Château Latour and Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande. Sometimes, you must act fast in business and before these prestigious estates realized it, a little stranger started to challenge them right in the middle of their own vineyards.
265 years later, the last heir of the Pécresse-Perrier family passed away and Château Bellevue was put up for sale. During this time Chris Cardon, a highly regarded Belgian citizen, came to Bordeaux to run the well-known Médoc marathon. He fell in love with the beauty of the region and when he returned to visit the area shortly afterwards, he decided to invest in a Château of his own. The competition for estate had already started between the owners of Château Latour and Château Pichon Comtesse. It is extremely rare for a property surrounded by 1st and 2nd growth classified Château to come to the market. Undeterred, Mr. Chris Cardon, who had made his fortune in pharmaceutical products, bested the offers from the competing Château at the last minute and purchased the estate which he renamed Château Bellevue-Cardon.
The first vintage of the newly formed estate was in 2015. With just 5 acres of vineyards, it contains several special plots of 55+ year old vines. The property only produces around 350 cases a year and for the first time 100 cases will be available for the US market as a Touton exclusive. Decanter magazine has praised the estates wines with previous 96 point ratings. This is a rare opportunity to experience the beauty and exceptional balance of this historic Pauillac terroir.
Vinification
Chateau Bellevue-Cardon is composed of a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot. The soils here are deep gravel and clay. The average age of the vines is between 40 & 50 years. After a careful harvest and selection, the grapes are cold soaked for 4-7 days prior to the primary fermentation. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 18-24 months in 100% new French oak which is lightly toasted.
Shipping & Delivery Policy
Shipping & Delivery Policy
Our Shipping & Delivery Policy
Yiannis Wine ships orders through FedEx. The shipping fees vary depending on where in the U.S your shipment is going. For any questions or concerns regarding shipment pricing and restrictions please feel free to contact us directly. We are able to ship to all but the following states: Utah, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. With some of these states, for example Alabama, we are able to ship to an ABC store nearest to you.
It is rare to have a shipment damaged during shipping, however, in the event you do receive a damaged delivery, please let us know. We will need pictures and proof of damage so that we can resolve your claim. Damaged claims will not be accepted without proof. We will replace the wine or issue a credit. The choice is yours!
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We cannot ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, or internationally.
Shipping fees are not refundable under any circumstances.
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Some items are removed from original packaging, and placed in protective shipping containers to ensure safe delivery.
While most orders are shipped the day they are placed. The demand for limited supplies will occasionally deplete our stock of a paticular product, in this case it will generally take an additional 1 - 2 business days to receive the product and fufill the order.
Although it is rare, if there was a packing error, we would like to resolve it for you! In the event that we shipped an incorrect item, we may ask you to hold on to those items and the exsisting packaging so that we can arrange for a return pick up. If you find that items are missing from your order, we are happy to assist you in reshipping the missing items or processing a credit for the missing item/items. We will provide a return label for incorrect items and credit will be processd upon the return of the item to the warehouse. Reshipment of the correct items will be at no extra charge.
Occasionally a chosen vintage of a wine may sell out or be replaced by a new release after your order is placed. Bottles of wine that are under $20, will not hold up an order and we will simply automatically substitute the wine with the comparable vintage. Please be assured that we will only substitute with a vintage for the same wine. Wine that is valued more than $20 per bottle, we will attempt to contact the customer. After two attempts, the available vintage will be automatically shipped out. (The return policy of $15 return shipping costs, and 15% restocking fee will be enforced.)
Yiannis Wine will not be held liable for damages to orders due to weather conditions during shipping. Potential exposure to extreme heat or cold may damage items during shipping. As we can not be held responsible for products damaged due to weather, we suggest you choose FedEx Express to ship your items and/or add ice packs to your order (during extreme heat) to help prevent damages. We can also place your orders on weather hold until weather conditions improve. Wine is usually fine if it is exposed to some heat (as that is the way wine is made.....Heated so the yeast is activated). If your wine is warm, please place them in a cool, dark room so the wine can "settle."
Most returns will be accepted, but ALL bottles must be returned to get credit. A half bottle or empty bottle of something that did not taste GOOD is fine to return, but the customer will not receive full credit if the bottle is not included.
Sometimes an order is returned to our warehouse after several delivery attempts at the address provided by the customer. We are happy to reship the order however, reshipment fees will apply. Please contact us and we will assist you with the reshipment arrangements.
We are happy to assist with any returns for items purchased that you no longer want or need. Please let us know and we will arrange for the return and issue a credit or refund for your returned items, less the return shipping and handling charges.
We offer some of the most diverse wines in the business, and we are happy to help you choose wines and provide recommendations by our sommeliers if you desire. Everyone has different tastes and Yiannis Wine will not be held responsible for customer choice. While ratings, testimonials, and reviews may influence your decision, the ultimate judgement is yours.
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