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2001 (CASE OF 12) PELAN BELLEVUE

A classic bordeaux wine from the region of Cote de Franc, the Pelan Bellvue is a perfect example of this, a fruity noise with hints of prune, leather and vanilla followed by soft luscious fruits and a velvety soft tannin finish.

Regis Moro is one of the more renowned winemakers in the right bank Bordeaux region. His ranges of wines are of exceptional quality and are regularly rated amongst the stars of the appellations.

Regis himself is a very reserved man and his passion for his industry is camouflaged by what might seem like a shyness to express himself. However, on getting to know the man better it becomes very much apparent that when he does express himself it is usually because he has something interesting and intelligent to say.

The first impressions of Regis’s wines are very good; however, the more one drinks the wines the more they are appreciated, so much so that his wines are now amongst our customers all time favourites. Also, after having been hospitalised in a critical condition for a full year due to lead poisoning, Regis has an adversity to all chemicals. As a result he does not use any insecticides, pesticides or herbicides on his properties. Regis believes that moderate amounts of cleanly made wines should have beneficial affects on the wine drinker, and his view is greatly appreciated by people who tend to suffer adverse affects after drinking wine.

The smallest of the Côtes de Bordeaux AOC's consists of 3 villages grouped around their historic church with vines planted on its hills.

The Côtes de Francs takes its name from the commune of Francs which has ancient roots. When Clovis, the first King of the Franks defeated the Visigoths, killing their King Alaric II in 507 he seized their French lands, including Aquitaine (Bordeaux). The armies settled in a place called "ad Francos" (belonging to the Franks) and this became the village of Francs. The Franks took their name from the Latin francisca (meaning javelin) and it certainly backs up their fierce reputation.

This AOC, created in 1967, is only 10 km east of Saint-Emilion and includes 45 winegrowers. The average area of the enterprises, often family-based, is only 6 ha, making for traditional and authentic products.

The Francs Côtes de Bordeaux terroir is well aerated, has excellent sunny conditions, very little rain and ideal temperatures to encourage the gradual ripening of Merlot. The terroir of this AOC is primarily composed of clay and limestone, as in Fronsac. These are sophisticated soils where the deep roots of the vines find complex nutrients to produce complex wines in the chalky sandstone depths.

As in other regions east of Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc is planted more than its cousin Cabernet Sauvignon. It matures more quickly, and contributes to creating wines that are more perfumed, rounder and generous.

Great with red meats, roast duck or goose, roast pork and quiche.