{"product_id":"chateau-bel-air-jean-gabriel-2022","title":"Château Bel-Air 'Jean \u0026 Gabriel' Lussac Saint-Emilion Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChâteau Bel-Air ‘Jean \u0026amp; Gabriel’ 2022 - Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA lively and beautifully balanced Right Bank Bordeaux from the family-run Château Bel-Air in Lussac-Saint-Émilion, the 2022 \u003ci\u003eJean \u0026amp; Gabriel\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Merlot, Cabernet Franc\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Red - Dry, medium-bodied\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Now–2032 (typical for quality Saint-Émilion satellites)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Roast lamb, braised beef, charcuterie, grilled pork, tomato-based pasta\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh, polished and remarkably expressive — a compelling Lussac-Saint-Émilion with classic right-bank depth and charm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritic Scores:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e92–93 - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (pure fruit and creamy tannins)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 - Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (expressive and long-lasting)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e90–92 - Vinous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (balanced, resonant and structured)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYohan Castaing [Wine Advocate] - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Notably less oaky, the 2022 Cuvée Jean \u0026amp; 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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Bel Air","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978574643432,"sku":"K62653","price":55.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0224\/6549\/files\/ChateauBel-Air_Jean_Gabriel_LussacSaint-EmilionRouge2023.jpg?v=1792015261","url":"https:\/\/kenastonwine.com\/products\/chateau-bel-air-jean-gabriel-2022","provider":"Kenaston Wine Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}