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EDITION 2007
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FOOD AND WINE MATCHING
Highly perfumed food and wine
- American Express Column May-June 2007
May-June 2007 issue of the American Express Column,
"Traditionally muscled out of the bay by the ever-boisterous
beer with washing down Asian dishes, Jane Anson suggests grape
instead of grain as the ideal accompaniment for everything from
sushi to curry."
Château La Rose Bellevue -
Premières Côtes de Blaye - Cuvée Tradition
2006
"From the often overlooked
Premières Côtes de Blaye region of Bordeaux,
this lovely sauvignon blanc is unoaked, so make the most of
its clean, fresh flavours with sashimi or sushi. There is
also an excellent lightly oaked version (Cuvée Prestige)
that is perfect with the rounder flavours of Chinese food."
Jane Anson
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WINE TRAVEL GUIDES 2007
WRITTEN BY JANE ANSON IN
www.winetravelguides.com
We were kindly selected by Jane Anson to represent our wine
region for Cellar Door Visits:
"The truly charming and enthusiastic
Jerome and Valerie Eymas make this a great visit – but
you're going to have to work to get there, as they are about
15 miles from the Charente border. Both of them have lived
and worked in vineyards in Australia , Chile and Argentina
, and have a global perspective on winemaking that is refreshing
and worth delving into during your visit. Jerome has also
worked in champagne, and with some of the top producers in
Cote Rotie and Condrieu. He says he learnt meticulous cleanliness
in the cellars from the Champenoise, and the tricks of cold
maceration and use of inert gases to combat oxygenation from
the Australians – these are knowledgeable wine makers,
now concentrating their efforts on a humble Cotes de Blaye.
Details: They've really embraced wine tourism, no doubt inspired
by their time in Australia . By summer 2007, they will have
opened a ' Secret Garden ' within the grounds where you can
take a picnic and their wines. Free tour and tasting, Monday
to Friday from 2-5pm (no need to call ahead usually, but as
this is a long way up, I recommend that you check first).
Groups welcome, by appointment. Very good English spoken.
Jane Anson"
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GUIDE HACHETTE 2007
Tasting Notes from Guide Hachette 2007:
Château La Rose Bellevue
Cuvée Prestige Rouge 2004*
"A successful combination of Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
grown in the sandy soil mixed with gravel.
Jérôme Eymas has used this to best advantage
along with his wine making experience.
After ageing for 12 months in Oak barrels, this vibrant black
Cuvée consists of fine aromas of red fruits together
with integrated tanins.
This produces a rich and round bodied wine with the flavours
of ripened black fruits with elegant tanins.
The fresh finish lasts a long time and the wine will be at
its best in 3 years time.
Château La Rose Bellevue
Cuvée Prestige Blanc 2005*
The Cuvée Prestige White 2005 is equally fine and well
balanced."
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TASTED SUMMER 2007
The Best Sommelier of the World 2007
tasting
Best Sommelier of the World 2007, Andreas Larsson, tasting
notes of Premieres Cotes de Blaye in magazine TASTED, Summer
2007 issue
Charm, structure and fruit"
"I have been very impressed by the charming, round, perfumed
and fruity yet structured wines from Côtes de Blaye
and Blaye. This appellation covers almost 6 000 hectares and
the wine styles differ a lot according to where the vineyards
are situated. (...)Most wines in the tasting had the typical
charactere of a modern winemaking style yet retaining finesse
and elegance.
2004 Premieres Côtes de Blaye
My Top Pick
CHATEAU LA ROSE BELLEVUE - 2004 PRESTIGE
The colour is very dense and dark ruby, the nose is expresive
with elegant dark fruit -black currants, plums with freshly
ground coffee and leather, the palate is nicely structured
with ripe tannins, dark fruit and a well integrated acidity,
it has an excellent lenght. Charming and modern, yet classically
structured with layers of nice dark fruit."
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EDITION 2006
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THE WINE SPECTATOR, March 31 2006
What to buy in 2003 Bordeaux
Château La Rose Bellevue
- red Cuvée Prestige 2003 -
Rated 86/100
By James Suckling
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LA REVUE DES VINS DE FRANCE, May 2006
Red Cuvée Prestige 2004:
Cuvée rewarded with 5 stars /****(*)
"Rich concentration. The attack is powerful with silky
tannins and round smoky hints. Wonderful lenght and full in
the mouth. Modern style. Excellent."
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MAXICUISINE N°34, April/May 2006
(p.78) To Mrs Tezé's question
(from Le Mans):
"My daughter is organising her twenthieth birthday party.
An endless buffet of "delicatessen", pizzas, cheeses
and homemade cakes will be given to our guests disposal. Which
wine would go the best with the buffet?"
The Château La Rose Bellevue
white Prestige 2004 has been selected by MAXICUISINE.
RE: "If there are few guests, you can choose a Côtes
de Blaye, very luscious but a little bit more expensive. You
will enjoy its spicy structure and its powerfull tannins which
prolong the strong flavour. This generous wine is perfect
with delicatessen and pizzas."
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Guide HACHETTE des vins 2006
Cuvée Tradition white 2004*
: "This Cuvee is made from Sauvignon Blanc with a
hint of Muscadelle which grew up on sandy soil with gravel.
The nose is very opened and reveals flowers notes, marmelade
and apricot. In the mouth, it develops fresh and fruity flavours.
Very pleasant wine which can be drunk such as it is or with
seafoods."
Cuvée Tradition red 2003*
: "The nose is powerful and evokes notes of morello
cherry, black currant, blueberry and a hint of soft tannins.
In the mouth, it is souple and vivid. Fruit and tannins are
well-intagrated. It finishes on mineral and slightly wooded
tannins which will mellowed within the next twelve to twenty-four
months."
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EDITION 2005
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THE WINE ENTHUSIAST,
April 2005 - Roger VOSS tasting notes
88 : Chateau la Rose Bellevue
2002
Cuvée Prestige Blanc
Bordeaux White Blend
Premieres Cotes de Blaye
$12
Enticing aromas of green plums lead to a rich, ripe and intense
wine packed with wood and fruit flavors. This wine, a blend
of Sauvignon Blanc and the more aromatic Muscadelle, is a
fine wine full of fresh fruits and spice. Best Buy.
87 : Chateau la Rose Bellevue
2000
Cuvée Prestige
Bordeaux Blend
Premieres Cotes de Blaye
$13
This has pure, black currant fruit aromas and flavors, and
wood and acidity on the palate. It is packed with fresh, vibrant
fruit.
85 : Chateau la Rose Bellevue
2002
Cuvée Prestige
Bordeaux Blend
Premieres Cotes de Blaye
$12
A very youthful wine that needs time. It has coffee bean aromas
and accents of wood and black currants. Needs time for the
acidity to develop and soften. Give it 4-5 years.
84 : Chateau la Rose Bellevue
2002
Cuvée Tradition
Bordeaux Blend
Premieres Cotes de Blaye
$8
This is a simple, tank-aged wine, without any pretensions
to complexity. But it has full, red fruit and licorice flavors,
plus good tannins. For the difficult 2002 vintage, this is
a good wine. Best Buy.
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Jancis ROBINSON, private
tasting notes
My favourites were the 2004 Sauvignon
Blanc and the 2003 red Prestige.
The Sauvignon Blanc is probably the most distinctive
wine of the four.
Chateau La Rose Bellevue, Sauvignon
Blanc Tradition 2004 Premieres Cotes de Blaye
Fresh nose, off-dry, very full, fruity palate. Clean and mouth-filling.
Ripe face of Sauv Blanc - some Sauv Gris and Muscadelle.A
good aperitif.
Chateau La Rose Bellevue Blanc Prestige
2002
Premieres Cotes de Blaye
Oak a little dominant on the nose - slightly too heavy for
the fruit
intensity. Some oiliness and perhaps too much simple grapiness
on the finish.
Chateau La Rose Bellevue Rouge Tradition
2002
Premieres Cotes de Blaye
Attratctive ripe, relatively simple fruit aromas. Clean and
fresh. Well balanced. Straightforward. Only just enough fruit
on the mid palate to make an impression on the UK market,
I regret, since so many drinkers here are accustomed to Australian
alcohol levels (a shame!).
Chateau La Rose Bellevue Rouge Prestige
2003
Premieres Cotes de Blaye
Well mastered oak. Good harmonious blend of well integrated
oak with ripe fruit. Very clean and assertive. Neat. Already
starting to open. This could be drunk with food with pleasure
already.
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Robin Garr's winelovers'
page "A taste of Bordeaux"
...Chateau La Rose Bellevue 1997, Premieres Cotes
de Blaye ($10.95):
From the same area as the La Tonnelle, but what a difference
in flavor. The nose is Bing cherry and a little black currant.
The cedar jumps out on the palate, (which is a reflection
of top-quality French oak cooperage), a little smoke and a
hint of mint. There is plenty of tannin on the back and loads
of fruit up front on the palate. It has a beautiful, lingering,
woodsy finish. I loved this wine on its own as well as with
a wide variety of food. It is available at the wine stores
and on Dennis' list as well...
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LA REVUE DES VINS DE France - JUNE 2005
Loved in
red Premières Côtes de Blaye :
The" Cuvée Prestige du Château La
Rose Bellevue"
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Guide Gilbert & Gaillard des
Vins
White Cuvée Prestige 2001 aged
in French oak barrel
84/100
"Beautiful golden brilliant robe. Refined nose which expresses
spîces, vanilla and floral notes. In the well-balanced mouth
the oakiness is mellowed. The aromas are neat and persistent.
The final has spicy hints. A lot's of hard work has gone into
this wine."
Red Cuvée Prestige 2000 aged
in French oak barrel
Silver Medal at the Concours General Agricole Paris 2002
85/100
"Dark robe still with a hint of youth. The nose reveals ripe
fruits almost like jam and notes of oakiness and vanilla.
Same ambiance in the mouth in which the persistent oak aromas
are mainly present. The tannins are present but softly mellowed.
A modern wine."
Red Cuvée Tradition 2000
Silver Medal at the Concours General Agricole Paris 2002
84/100
"A garnet-red robe. Nose of ripe black and red fruits. Same
feeling in the mouth in which the perfumes invade the palate
and involve finally to balck fruits bouquet such as blackcurrant.
A wine with personality."
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EDITION 2004
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Le Guide HACHETTE des Vins 2004
White Cuvée Prestige 2002 aged in French oak barrel
"The white and grey Sauvignon are married with the Muscadelle
and have given birth to a palish golden wine with delicate
floral and fruity aromas. Vivid and refreshing."
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IN VINO VERITAS - MAY 2004
After tasting 32 wines : general notes
of the Premières Côtes de Blaye : "A lot's
of fruit, firm structure but digest, the success is not equal
but the best are the same every yearand they are many. A very
good vintage for those "Blayais".
Good feeling with Château La Rose Bellevue."
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IN VINO VERITAS - JUNE-JULY 2004
Cuvée Prestige 2001
- Blind tasting and comments :
***(*) very good, deserve to be prefered for its complexity,
elegance and delicacies.
Nose dominated by the ripe fruit and lightly smoked. Beautiful
mouth with a nice structure, good fruit in which are melted
hot hints of light but discret oakiness.
Very fruity especially the final. Well-balanced and beautiful
length.
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LA REVUE DES VINS DE France - JUNE 2004
Loved in Dry white Premières
Côtes de Blaye:
The Château La Rose Bellevue: "Classy and rich.
Vigurous, ambitious style and painstakingly looked after.
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New York City Wine Tasting Club
Château La rose Bellevue 2001
(aged in barrel)
Deep purple color. Cherry, plum, black current, tobacco, nose.
Tanic, some oak flavors, 1 year in barrel, Long finish. The
favorite of the flight.
Votes :21
$15.00- $20.00
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EDITION 2003
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Le Guide HACHETTE des Vins 2003
Red Cuvée Prestige 2000 aged
in French oak barrel (very well made)
"A dark ruby red wine almost black. Blackcurrant and toasted
stavewood, vanilla, cocoa share a round and fleshy mouth with
soft and elegant tannins.
It will be perfect in the next 3 to 5 years."
White Cuvée Prestige 2001
aged in French oak barrel (very well made)
"The well-balanced oakiness goes along with notes of rose,
pear williams and honey."
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Cuisine et Vin de France - Septembre Octobre
2003 N°93
BLAYE, THE ENTERPRISING
The New Generation of Bordeaux
" On the right bank of the Gironde,
the "Blayais" (inhabitants of Blaye region) liberate
themselves increasing the wing spread of their Premières
Côtes de Blaye and creating a new keeping wine called
simply "Blaye"."
" Jérôme EYMAS has settled on the La Rose
Bellevue family estate to produce 44 ha of excellent Premières
Côtes de Blaye, without isolating his parcels.
Here there is no place for any "cuvee de garage"
but there is an exceptional parcel located on the top of Saint-Palais's
hill facing the Gironde"
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We have attracted the attention
of the oenologist Franck Dubourdieu in his book published by
Mollat-Balland in March 2003,
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Winestate October 2003
"Next generation French wine marketer aims to change
attitudes"
...Dispelling the belief that French wine is exclusive and
financially crippling to the Australian wine drinker is the
aim of Valérie Eymas, a French wine student and marketing
representative for French winery Château La Rose Bellevue...
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EDITION 2002
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Le Guide HACHETTE des
Vins 2002
Red Cuvée Prestige 1999 aged
in French oak barrel (very well made)
"This 99 vintage is marked by oak but this one is very well-balanced
an its vanilla touch respects the fruit and the structure.
Supple, fat, round, well-balanced, good length and beautiful
delicacy."
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Gerbelle & Maurange
Le guide des meilleurs vins à petits prix
Edition 2002 - Editions de La Revue du vin de France
White Cuvée Tradition 2000
"In its light golden robe, the nose of this 2000 vintage
is refreshing and presents floral and white fruits notes.
In the mouth, it is simple and supple but well-balanced.
A refreshing, stylish white wine."
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EDITION 2000
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Le Guide HACHETTE des
Vins 2000
Red Cuvée Prestige 1997 aged
in French oak barrel (remarkable wine)
"Cuvée aged in French oak, this wine is the perfect ambassador
for the "cru". In its brilliant red robe, it charms with its
bouquet of raspberry and blackcurrant such as with its round,
concentrated and deep structure."s
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EDITION 1999
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Le Guide HACHETTE des Vins 1999
White Cuvée Tradition 1997
(very well made)
"The label points out the main grape variety : Sauvignon.
We are not surprised to find its typicity in the rich expression
of the bouquet. The palate is fat, vivid and flattering. The
fruit appears gracefully."
Red Cuvée Prestige 1996
(very well made)
"Has also obtained one star for its qualitative tannins, its
well-balanced oakiness, its agreable perfumes."
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EDITION 1997
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Guide Parker des vins de France 1997
Parker has selected our Château
among the best wine regions from Bordeaux which are good-value
for money wines.
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MEDALS
PRESS REVIEW |
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PALMARES
2007 |
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CONCOURS DE BORDEAUX DES VINS D'AQUITAINE
2007
Silver Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc
Château La Rose Bellevue – Cuvée Tradition
2006
Silver Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc Château La Fleur Bellevue
– Cuvée Tradition 2006
Silver Medal
- AOC Premières Côtes de Blaye Rouge Château
La Fleur Bellevue – Cuvée Tradition 2006
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CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN 2007
Bronze Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc Château La Rose Bellevue
– Cuvée Tradition 2006
Bronze Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc Château La Fleur Bellevue
– Cuvée Tradition 2006
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CONCOURS DE MÂCON DES GRANDS
VINS DE France 2007
Bronze Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc Château La Rose Bellevue
– Cuvée Tradition 2006
Gold Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc Château La Fleur Bellevue
– Cuvée Tradition 2006
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PALMARES
2006 |
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CONCOURS DE BORDEAUX DES VINS D'AQUITAINE
2006
Bronze Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Rouge
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Prestige
Rouge 2004
Gold Medal- AOC Premières Côtes
de Blaye Rouge
Château La Fleur Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition
Rouge 2005
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CONCOURS GENERAL AGRICOLE PARIS 2006
Gold Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Rouge
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition
Rouge 2004
Gold Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Rouge
Château La Fleur
Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition Rouge 2004
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CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN 2006
Silver Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye
Château La Fleur Bellevue - Cuvée des Lys
2004
Silver Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc
Château La Fleur Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition
Blanc 2005
Bronze Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Rouge
Château La Rose Bellevue
- Cuvée Tradition Rouge 2004
Bronze Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Rouge
Château La Rose Bellevue
- Cuvée Prestige Rouge 2004
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DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2006
Silver Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Rouge
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Prestige
Rouge 2004
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PALMARES 2005
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CONCOURS DE
BORDEAUX DES VINS D'AQUITAINE 2005
Gold medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Rouge
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Prestige 2003
Bronze medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition
2004
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CONCOURS GENERAL
AGRICOLE PARIS 2005
Gold medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye blanc
Château La Fleur Bellevue - Cuvée Sauvignon
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DECANTER WORLD
WINE AWARDS 2005
Commended Medal- AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Rouge
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Rouge Prestige
2003
Bronze Medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Blanc Prestige
2004
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Blanc Tradition
2004
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PALMARES 2004
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CONCOURS GENERAL
AGRICOLE PARIS 2004
Silver medal- AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye rouge
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition 2002
Bronze medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition
2003
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CONCOURS DE
BORDEAUX DES VINS D'AQUITAINE 2004
Gold medal- AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye rouge
Château La Fleur Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition
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PALMARES 2002
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CONCOURS GENERAL
AGRICOLE PARIS 2002
Silver medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye Blanc
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Prestige 2000
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CHALLENGE
INTERNATIONAL DU VIN 2002
Silver medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition blanc
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PALMARES 2000
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CONCOURS GENERAL
AGRICOLE PARIS 2000
Silver medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition rouge
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PALMARES 1998
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CONCOURS GENERAL
AGRICOLE PARIS 1998
Gold medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition rouge
1996
Gold medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition
blanc1997
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PALMARES 1992
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CONCOURS GENERAL
AGRICOLE PARIS 1992
Silver medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition rouge
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PALMARES 1988
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CONCOURS GENERAL
AGRICOLE PARIS 1988
Siver medal - AOC Premières
Côtes de Blaye
Château La Rose Bellevue - Cuvée Tradition rouge
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