Château Bellevue, a Grand Cru Classé located in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation,
is owned by the Pradel de Lavaux family.
Château Bellevue, a Grand Cru Classé located in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation, is owned by the Pradel de Lavaux family.
Covering a single block, Château Bellevue’s vineyard is made up solely of the Merlot grape variety.
Situated on one of the finest terroirs of Saint-Emilion,
and having some of the great Premiers Grands Crus Classés as its close neighbours,
the vineyard stretches out seamlessly over both slopes and plateau.
Château Bellevue enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Covering a single block, Château Bellevue’s vineyard is made up solely of the Merlot grape variety.
Situated on one of the finest terroirs of Saint-Emilion, and having some of the great Premiers Grands Crus Classés as its close neighbours, the vineyard stretches out seamlessly over both slopes and plateau.
Château Bellevue enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
The park, which features both Mediterranean and Atlantic plant life,
offers an oasis of unique biodiversity set in the very heart of the vineyard.
A stroll through this magical place allows visitors to discover a delightful XVII century chartreuse with balustrade-line terraces
and a rich heritage depicting the history of Saint-Emilion’s vines and wine.
The park, which features both Mediterranean and Atlantic plant life, offers an oasis of unique biodiversity set in the very heart of the vineyard.
A stroll through this magical place allows visitors to discover a delightful XVII century chartreuse with balustrade-line terraces and a rich heritage depicting the history of Saint-Emilion’s vines and wine.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Geographic position : Eastern, Southern and South-western slopes of the Saint-Emilion hill and plateau
Soils: clay-limestone
Plantation density : 6000 to 7500 vines per hectare
Grape Varieties : 100% Merlot
Average age of the vines : 40 years old
Vine growing : vines are grown traditionnally and a proportion of rows are grassed down; de-budding is carried out, followed by green harvests
Harvest : picked by hand
Winery : wooden, concrete and stainless steel vats, all equipped with temperature control
Fermentation on skins : 2 to 3 weeks
Wines go into barrels : straight after they have been run-off
Annual production : approximately 20 000 bottles
Maturation : 16 to 20 months
Bottling : at the estate
Geographic position : Eastern, Southern and South-western slopes of the Saint-Emilion hill and plateau
Soils: clay-limestone
Plantation density : 6000 to 7500 vines per hectare
Grape Varieties : 100% Merlot
Average age of the vines : 40 years old
Vine growing : vines are grown traditionnally and a proportion of rows are grassed down; de-budding is carried out, followed by green harvests
Harvest : picked by hand
Winery : wooden, concrete and stainless steel vats, all equipped with temperature control
Fermentation on skins : 2 to 3 weeks
Wines go into barrels : straight after they have been run-off
Annual production : approximately 20 000 bottles
Maturation : 16 to 20 months
Bottling : at the estate
Château Bellevue
33330 Saint-Émilion
+33 (0)5 57 74 05 89