The Marquis d’Aligre family’s connection to Margaux spans generations, rooted in a deep respect for the land. Today, the Bel Air estate is cared for with the same devotion, combining tradition with thoughtful innovation. The team focuses on sustainable viticulture, nurturing the vines with minimal intervention and careful attention to soil health. Their approach prioritizes natural balance, favoring hand harvesting, native yeasts, and gentle winemaking techniques. This philosophy allows the unique Margaux terroir to shine through in every bottle—elegant, expressive wines that reflect both the estate’s heritage and a commitment to authenticity and purity.
Château Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre 2005 – Margaux
The 2005 vintage exemplifies the estate's commitment to traditional winemaking. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, it offers a bouquet of tobacco, graphite, and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, harmonious acidity, and a nuanced finish featuring clove and balsamic notes. Aged in cement tanks, this wine reflects the purity and elegance characteristic of Margaux terroir.
Château Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre 2009 – Margaux
The 2009 vintage presents a delicate nose of red fruits, blackcurrant, raspberry, and leather. On the palate, it is harmonious and balanced, with mature tannins and a fresh, persistent finish. Aged exclusively in concrete tanks, this wine showcases the estate's dedication to preserving the purity of fruit and the finesse of Margaux wines.
Producer Château Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre
Origin Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Grapes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage 2009/2005
Alcohol 13.5% ABV
Style Structured Savoury Red
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Low Yields, Manual Harvest, Indigenous Yeast, Fermented and Matured in Cement Vats, Aged 3-7 Years,, Low S02, Unfiltered & Unfined.
Notes Natural, Organic,
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