In 1848, Jacques Bussier founded the estate of Mazeris-Bellevue by reuniting the different parts of the former Mazeris estate, reputed since time immemorial for its delicate wines. It became a model estate on which all the progress made in vine-growing and wine-making techniques were applied and, in 1889, it won the Grand Gold Medal of the Ministry of Agriculture in a competition between the best-run estates in the area of Libourne. The present owner, Jacques Bussier (the 4th generation to have the same forename) manages the 11 hectares of vines with passion. He carries on the family tradition whilst adopting modern vine-growing techniques (weed destruction by burning, providing natural fertiliser by planting grass between the rows). Harvesting is done by hand and the vinification process is carried out in the ancient, traditional way in sealed cement vats. The vatting is long (4 weeks). The wines are then matured in underground, cement vats and in old oak barrels. The wine of Château Mazeris-Bellevue is colourful, fleshy and lively. The wine can be aged over very long periods. All the wine produced is bottled at the Château. If you visit the estate, you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the delightful banks of the Dordogne and then taste an old vintage wine. Taste the remarkable wine, which has a ruby colour, is perfectly matured and well balanced with firm tannins and a nose with dominant notes of ripe fruit and underwood. Good for laying down.
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