When I tasted the 2014 Bellevue from barrel, it seemed a little overawed by the 2014 Angélus. Now in bottle, I am not really inclined to alter that view. The nose is clean and delineated, quite "cool" and maybe even a little distant. The aromatics do not come out and make friends. The palate is medium-bodied with rather scrawny tannin that try to dominate the broody red berry fruit. There is a hardness here and a touch of austerity, which is surprising coming from this estate. This is perplexing.

A tight and alluring red with spice, chocolate and berry character. Full-bodied yet tight and composed. Beautiful length and balance. Give it time to show you what it has. Try in 2020.