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Domaine de Bel Air Brouilly Briante 2017

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 Score: 92 Points

28 Jan, 2019 – Beautifully focused nose here with a wealth of blue fruit and spice, leading to a very plush and smooth palate that has impressive focus and tannin detail. Drink now.

Domaine de Bel Air Fleurie Granits Roses 2017

 Score: 93 Points

28 Jan, 2019 – Some darker-fruit aromas, as well as dark-stone, granite influence. The palate has a very smooth, smoky red-fruit core with sleek tannins that carry long and shimmer on the finish. Drink or hold.

Domaine de Bel Air Morgon Les Charmes 2017

 Score: 93 Points

28 Jan, 2019 – Some deeper aromas here with darker fruit and mineral notes, leading to a palate that has impressive density and rich dark berries. Long, stony finish. Really rich. Drink or hold.

Domaine de Bel Air Morgon Grands Charmes 2015

 Score: 93 Points

28 Jan, 2019 – The majestic richness of the 2015 vintage is in full swing here. Some oak influence is nicely integrated and there’s a wealth of rich flavor and sturdy tannins at the finish. Drink or hold.

Domaine de Bel Air Beaujolais Villages Les Granits Bleus 2017

 Score: 93 Points

28 Jan, 2019 – This is a very plush and polished expression with so much red-fruit flavor. Very long, very deep and very fresh palate here. Delicious! Drink or hold.

Domaine de Bel Air Moulin-à-Vent Les Burdelines 2017

 Score: 93 Points

28 Jan, 2019 – This offers some lighter, stony nuances with red flowers and berries and the palate has a superbly juicy edge with power, detail and plenty of cherry flavor. Drink or hold.

• Moulin à Vent Granit et Manganèse 2015 : Silver Medal International Gamay Competition

• Morgon Grand charmes 2015 : Silver Medal International Gamay Competition

• Brouilly 2015 Guide Hachette des vins : 1 star

• Moulin à vent 2015 Silver Medal International gamay competition and 93/100 Wine Enthusiast

• Fleurie 2015 Gold Medal International gamay competition and 90/100 Wine Advocate

• Morgon 2015 Gold Medal Grands Vins de France Compettion Macon and 90/100 Wine Advocate

• Beaujolais-Villages 2015 : 89/100 Wine Advocate

• Morgon 2015  Bronze Medal Grands Vins de France Competition at Macon

• Fleurie 2014 awarded by International Wine Challenge London

• Brouilly 2014  best score at the Jacques DUPONT tasting by LE POINT

• Moulin à vent 2014  best score at the Jacques DUPONT tasting by LE POINT

• Moulin à vent 2015   Bronze Medal Grands Vins de France Competition at Macon