Cognac One | Skills Chateau Bel-Air

Château Bel-Air Blanc exudes appealing citrus fruit aromas of lemon and grapefruit, topped off with a mineral note. Initially direct on the palate, the wine reveals the typical poise of Sauvignon, balanced by exquisite, lingering, and fruity aromatic richness. A fresh, well-balanced wine, culminating in a long, elegant, aroma-rich finish. WINEMAKER  Stéphane Derenoncourt APPELLATION  AOC Lussac Saint-Emilion GRAPE VARIETIES  100% Sauvignon Blanc TERROIR  Clay soil, 1.98 acres / 0.8 hectares. HEV3 certified, environmentally friendly VINIFICATION  Temperature-controlled stainless steel and sustainable winemaking methods PRODUCTION  3,000 bottles ALCOHOL CONTENT  13% Technical Sheet PDF

Aromas of blueberries, black olives, and light walnuts follow through to a medium body with fine, polished tannins and a light coffee and blackberry aftertaste. WINEMAKER  Stéphane Derenoncourt APPELLATION  AOC Lussac Saint-Emilion GRAPE VARIETIES  70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon TERROIR  Blue clay, silica gravel, clay with crasse de fer. VINIFICATION  50% stainless steel and 50% concrete, all temperature-controlled. Aging 16-18 months: 1/3 French oak barrels (50% new) and 2/3 in vats. FOOD PAIRING  Any kind of cheese, meats as well as chicken, vegetables, and pasta. ALCOHOL CONTENT  14% Technical Sheet PDF

The Roi family has been in the heart of Lussac Saint-Emilion since the 19th century. Jean-Noel Roi took over the estate in 1978. His sons, Antoine (assistant winemaker and estate manager) and Guillaume (marketing and sales) represent the 5th generation running the estate. In 2014, the family started working with the famous consultant Stephane Derenoncourt to make the best quality wines that reflect the complexity and subtlety of their terroir. Fully aware of the challenges of climate change and intent on protecting its ecosystem, the estate is committed to achieving level 3, the highest level of the High Environmental Value …