🍷 Château Belle Assise Coureau 2019 – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
A Refined Expression of Saint-Émilion
The Château Belle Assise Coureau 2019 is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru that captures the essence of Bordeaux’s Right Bank — generous, structured, and elegantly balanced.
This Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend combines lush black fruit, cocoa, and subtle spice, framed by fine tannins and fresh acidity. The result is a rich yet refined red wine with real depth and harmony.
Drinking Window: From 2024
Alcohol: 14%
Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking & Ageing
At Château Belle Assise Coureau, each vineyard parcel is managed using traditional, sustainable methods tailored to its unique soil composition. Grapes are meticulously sorted using state-of-the-art optical tables and fermented in temperature-controlled concrete vats.
Ageing lasts 16 months, with 70% in new French oak barrels and 30% in one-year-old barrels, adding finesse and toasty, spicy notes that enhance the wine’s natural fruit intensity.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in color, the 2019 vintage reveals aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, layered with hints of cedar, cocoa, and graphite.
The palate is full-bodied and silky, with fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant finish that speaks of both power and grace.
Press Review
⭐ 90 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“Rich flavors of chocolate and spice with fresh black fruits and solid tannins. A wine likely to be ready in 2025.”
— Roger Voss
The Estate
The 15.5-hectare vineyard of Château Belle Assise Coureau lies on a gentle sandy slope south of the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau. The 35-year-old vines are rooted in ancient sand-and-gravel soils, benefiting from ideal sun exposure and protection from the Dordogne River.
Once owned by the Brun family, the estate was purchased in 2013 by a group of friends led by Jean-Pierre Beltoise, the late Formula 1 driver and Monaco Grand Prix winner, and Alain Garitey, a Parisian lawyer. Today, Lionel Gallais manages the property, with Paul Junet as winemaker, bringing energy and precision to every vintage.
Food Pairing Ideas
This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red wine pairs beautifully with elegant French cuisine and hearty seasonal dishes:
🍖 Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic confit
🥩 Beef tenderloin or grilled ribeye steak with truffle jus
🦆 Duck breast with cherry or red wine reduction
🍄 Wild mushroom risotto or beef bourguignon
🧀 Aged cheeses such as Comté, Gouda, or Saint-Nectaire
🍫 For a luxurious finish: dark chocolate and black cherry dessert
Why Buy Château Belle Assise Coureau 2019
Authentic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from Bordeaux’s Right Bank
Elegant Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend with aging potential
90-point rating by Wine Enthusiast
Crafted with sustainable vineyard practices
Excellent pairing wine for gourmet cuisine and festive occasions
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