Wine of the Week: July 07-13, 2025 - Château Belle Assise Coureau 2022

🎷 Meet the Wine

Château Belle Assise Coureau 2022

Right Bank Bordeaux ➤ Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru, Libournais sub‑region

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🍇 The Blend

This is a classic Right Bank Merlot-led Bordeaux blend, roughly 60% Merlot with about 40% Cabernet Franc—a signature Saint‑Émilion combo that’s all velvet and depth.

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🌍 The Terroir & Vineyard

• The vineyard sits on 15.5 hectares across the gently sloping sandy-gravel slopes just south of Saint‑Émilion’s limestone plateau  .

• Soils are a mix of ancient sands, gravel veins, and that classic limestone/Graves plain, perfect for Merlot and Cab Franc to shine.

• It’s tucked just below the medieval town, shielded from the Atlantic by the Dordogne River—so it gets that cushy maritime lift without the salty business  .

• Right bank, so it’s all smooth, supple fruit—not a tannin tank like the Left Bank big boys.

  
  

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👨‍🌾 Who’s Making the Magic?

• Paul Junet is the winemaker—born right in Saint‑Émilion and brought on board by estate director Lionel Gallais in 2013  .

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🏞️ Mountains, Rivers, Ocean?

• No mountains here, but the vines are nestled just above the Graves plain and in the protective comfort of the Dordogne River valley, with Atlantic breezes gently riding over.

  
  

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🍷 Tasting Vibes

• Expect rich plum, black cherry, cedar, tobacco leaf, violet, with a dash of licorice and earthiness—classic Right Bank seduction   .

• Elegant, fleshy, polished tannins and a sleek mouthfeel—smooth enough for a midnight spin.

  
  

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🎶 Funk, Soul, Blues & Disco Pairing

Picture this: a glass of this juicy Right Bank crush while sweet disco horns blaze on a Saturday night. Let it ride with some Curtis Mayfield funk, Aretha soul, and B.B. King blues. The fruit-forward, silky tannins, and warm spice will groove seamlessly with bass lines and soulful vocals—seriously, it’s a dancefloor delight in a glass.

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🌟 Why This Week’s Star

• Vintage: 2022 delivers lush, expressive fruit without tipping into heaviness.

• Approachable energy: Right Bank charm with just enough gravel for texture.

• At-home vibe: No snobbery—just good juice to sip and vibe to some real music.

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🗓️ Dre’s Casual Wrap

Alright y’all, if you wanna slide into the weekend with something that’s seriously smooth, a little earthy, and got those soulful vibes, this is it. Château Belle Assise Coureau 2022 is your soundtrack for the soul—let it groove with your playlist, not your wine rack flex. It’s the Right Bank Bordeaux that feels like a hug from Mother Nature and a high-five from the DJ. #WineOfTheWeek #RightBankGroove #SoulWine

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🛒 Quick Deets Recap

• Name & Vintage: Château Belle Assise Coureau 2022

• Varietals: ~60% Merlot, ~40% Cabernet Franc

• Region/Sub-region: Bordeaux – Libournais – Saint‑Émilion Grand Cru (Right Bank)

• Vineyard: 15.5 ha sandy/gravel slopes south of Saint‑Émilion

• Winemaker: Paul Junet

• Terroir: sandy-gravel, limestone, sheltered by the Dordogne

• Music Pairing: Funk • Soul • Blues • Disco

Time to spin that needle and sip that swirl. Enjoy the vibe!