Description

Château La Caze Bellevue is a 13-hectare vineyard located just southeast of Libourne in St. Sulpice-de-Faleyrens along the Dordogne River, formerly the property of the Countess of Rochefort, though currently run by the ambitious and knowledgeable Philippe Faure. The vineyard is planted solely with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and the vines are between 30 to 50 years old. Much of the soil on the hills is argilo-calcaire (clay and limestone). However, closer to the river at the base of the hills where the grapes for this wine are grown, the soil consists more of sand and gravel. This type of soil is responsible for the traditional, rich style of St. Emilion wines that are so well-known and well-loved.