Chateau Villa Bel-Air is located in Saint-Morillon in the heart of the “Graves” appellation. The property was bought in 1988 by Jean-Michel Cazes and his family. From this date they completely restructured the vineyards and the technical installations prompting Robert Parker in 2005 to comment "The property has undergone numerous improvements aimed at heightening the quality of the vineyard and its wines (…) Many wine lovers have yet to discover the excellence of this great wine."
The 50 hectare vineyard covers one uninterrupted area. The Cabernet Sauvignon is planted on the warm gravel of the plateau, while the Merlot, Sauvignon and Semillon are planted on the slopes that offer freshness. The colour and tannins of the Grand Vin Rouge are delicately extracted by employing traditional vinification methods and long maceration (20 days). The resulting wine combines power and refinement. It exhibits a deep purple-crimson robe, a nose of violets and ripe red fruits with hints of vanilla oak. A structured wine with an ample, round finish enhanced by
liquorice tannins.
