2006 Chateau Belle-Vue, Haut-Medoc

A really good example of the benefits of investment in smaller, well-located petits châteaux. This one lies near Ch. Giscours, and benefits from the Médoc's rolling gravel terrain as well as a more modern approach in the winery. There's plenty of firm fruit here, balanced with new oak which, while evident, combines very well to make a satisfying, fuller-bodied style of Bordeaux for drinking 2009-2011.
(Tom Cave,  BBR Cellar Plan Manager)

This sensational sleeper of the vintage is far better than the more famous “Bellevue” from St.-Emilion that proved so disappointing in 2006. This blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and a whopping 20% Petit Verdot is a lovely, round, pure, deep ruby/purple-colored effort offering sweet scents of berry fruit, licorice, charcoal, and lead pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, textured, broad, and lush, it could be thought of as a mini-La Lagune. Enjoy it over the next 5-6 years. Good value.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Feb 09)