This Chateau de Belcier 2005 is produced in AOC Castillon - Cotes de Bordeaux. The 52-hectare vineyard lies on clay, limestone and silt soil. A majority of that land grows Merlot - the preferred Saint-Emilion grape variety. The rest of the land grows a lesser proportion of Cabernet and Malbec. The fermentation of the wine takes 12 days, with maceration at 28°C for 10 to 12 days according to the vintage. The wine is aged in oak barrels. Each year, Chateau de Belcier wines win medals and awards and are mentioned in the best wines guides on a regular basis.

• Country of origin: France.
• Region: AOC Castillon - Cotes de Bordeaux.
• Name of chateau: Chateau de Belcier.
• Grand vin de Bordeaux.
• Vintage year: 2005.