The Estate sits on 25 hectares of St Chinian AC and 13 hectares of varietals : merlot, cabernet sauvignon and viognier.
80% of the ground is calcareous clay and the remainder schists.
Château Belot
Mouleyres 2020
Saint Chinian AOP
Estate bottled
A family enterprise
Château Belot is a family enterprise built between 1987, when Jacques and Gisèle Belot bought their first vineyard, and 1996, when the Belot bought Château du Tendon, a former royal hunting lodge.
Their son Lionel is now in charge of the winery.
The complete installation has been updated and photo voltaic cells now cover the electrical needs of the Estate.
The Estate sits on : 25 hectares of St Chinian AC and 18 hectares of varietals : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier. 80% of the ground is calcareous clay, the remainder schists.
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A harvest « in green » is performed in Spring for a better bunch selection. Harvesting is manual for a yield of 45 Hl/ha. The harvest is totally destemmed.
Parcel selection is applied during the harvest and wine making is traditional.
Maceration lasts from 25 to 35 days with a temperature control between 24 and 26 °C. Pumping over the cap is performed twice daily to get the best possible extraction. Maturing in oak vats lasts for 10 months, new and one year vats are used.
Serve at 18°C.
Good deep colour. Subtle bouquet with a soft vanilla touch.
A very delicate mix of the Languedoc varietals, a full body, with a touch of licorice framed by well softened tannins.
This wine is subtle yet powerful, and it will match meat dishes or a nice cheese board.