Château Bel-Air 'Jean & Gabriel' Lussac Saint-Emilion Rouge 2023

Château Bel-Air ‘Jean & Gabriel’ 2022 - Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Producer's Notes:

A lively and beautifully balanced Right Bank Bordeaux from the family-run Château Bel-Air in Lussac-Saint-Émilion, the 2022 Jean & Gabriel blends Merlot and Cabernet Franc from older vines to deliver both freshness and structure. Aromas of plum, blackberry and spice are complemented by subtle cedar and warm bread notes, while the palate shows juicy dark fruit with supple tannins and vibrant acidity that keep the finish long and expressive. This is classic Bordeaux energy with poise and approachability, structured enough to age yet already enticing on the palate. 

What We Say:

Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc 

Style: Red - Dry, medium-bodied

Alcohol: 14.5%

Drink Window: Now–2032 (typical for quality Saint-Émilion satellites) 

Perfect For: Roast lamb, braised beef, charcuterie, grilled pork, tomato-based pasta 

Fresh, polished and remarkably expressive — a compelling Lussac-Saint-Émilion with classic right-bank depth and charm.

Critic Scores:

92–93 - James Suckling (pure fruit and creamy tannins) 

93 - Decanter (expressive and long-lasting) 

90–92 - Vinous (balanced, resonant and structured) 

90 - Yohan Castaing [Wine Advocate] - "Notably less oaky, the 2022 Cuvée Jean & Gabriel from Château Bel-Air reveals a deep, complex bouquet of spices, smoke, licorice and oak mingled with notes of dark berries. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and generously extracted, it has a fleshy core of fruit wrapped in an assertive tannic frame that finishes long and spicy. Ideally, keep it in the cellar for one to two years before opening."