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Chateau Bellevue
France - Bordeaux

Château Bellevue was founded by Michel & Catherine Lydoire in 1998, with the estate’s oldest vines dating to the 1960's. To access the estate, you embark on a drive through the middle of a diverse landscape of vines and forests. When you arrive, you will understand why the winery is called Bellevue, which means “nice view”.

Michel & Catherine’s daughter Céline joined the family estate over 10 years ago and now serves as the winemaker, with help from her father and guidance from oenologists Thomas Duclos and Gilles Pauquet (Château Cheval Blanc's former enologist).

bellevue ownersMichel, Céline & Catherine Lydoire

Chateau Bellevue has 12 hectares (30 acres) of vineyards on the hillside of Saint Emilion; 40-year-old vines planted on sandy clay and limestone soil. They produce 60% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc & 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Estate is certified level 2 by AREA for their consistent efforts toward sustainability.

Reserve wines are produced when the vintage merits; most recently in 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Production is 380 hectoliters (4,222 9-liter cases).

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Producer Details
Founded
1998
Location
France
Wine Production Area
France - Bordeaux - Cotes de Bordeaux, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux
Owners
Michel & Catherine Lydoire
Winemaker
Celine Loste-Lydoire
Acreage
30 acres (12 hectares)
Grape Varietal(s)
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Age of Vines
35 years
Annual Production
4,200 (9-liter cases)