Bel-Air-Ouÿ is a red produced by Thunevin in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France. Made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Château Bel-Air-Ouÿ is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru at Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, on the eastern limestone slopes, owned by Jean-Luc Thunevin of Valandraud. Merlot-led with Cabernet Franc, in the plush Thunevin style: ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry with mocha, vanilla and spice from oak, rounded tannins and a generous finish. Good for about fifteen years in sound vintages.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a large, historically influential wine region in southwestern France centred on the Gironde estuary, famous above all for its structured, ageworthy red blends.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
More red wines from Bordeaux
- 3 de Valandraud — Château Valandraud, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Barrail des Moulins — Château La Fleur Chevrol, Lalande-de-Pomerol
- Bien-aimée de Fleur de Lisse — Château Fleur de Lisse, Saint-Émilion
- Blason de l'Evangile — Chateau l'Evangile, Pomerol
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bel-Air-Ouÿ from?
Bel-Air-Ouÿ is produced by Thunevin in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France.
What grapes are in Bel-Air-Ouÿ?
Bel-Air-Ouÿ is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.