Growing Conditions
The year 2011 began with an early winter, rather cool and with very little rainfall.
Spring, marked by the persistence of anticyclonic conditions over Europe, is dry, hot
and very sunny.
The summer of 2011 is capricious. The weather is hot but often stormy in June, cooler and humid in
July. August marks the return of the heat which is confirmed in September. Autumn is hot and dry.
The harvest took place from September 11 to 24.
Harvest
Château Bélair-Monange is produced on the most privileged soils of Saint-Émilion. The plots
limestone from the plateau contributes to the freshness and minerality; the blue clay of the hillsides brings
intensity, length, and an elegance unique to the vintage.
Winemaking
Traditional, in stainless steel vats
and thermo-regulated concrete
Macerations and extractions
gentle and controlled
Aging
16-18 months in oak barrels
French (50% new)
