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Château Beauséjour-Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classe 2018

Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé AOC
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Château Beauséjour-Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classe 2018
Beauséjour-Bécot boasts one of the best vineyard sites in Saint-Emilion – on a high limestone plateau just west of the old town. This natural advantage and the great age of the vines contribute to this 96-point wine’s complex fruit and lavish depth.
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Wine Details

  • Red - Medium Bodied
  • Fine wine
  • FranceFrance
  • Very Deep Crimson
  • Merlot-based blend
  • 10.875 Units
  • 14.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • 31 December 2040

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Perfumed, ripe black fruits, richly textured and supple, firm tannins
Aroma
Baked plums, dark chocolate, raspberry, earthiness, star anise, herbs
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
The medieval town of Saint-Emilion is the epicentre of what is “currently Bordeaux’s most seismic wine region” (Hugh Johnson, The World Atlas of Wine). And just behind its most famous estate, Ausone, you find the perfectly situated vineyards of Beauséjour-Bécot. This is exemplary Saint-Emilion and one of the elite Premiers Grands Crus. Although it was controversially demoted in 1985 following the purchase of additional vineyards, it was quickly reinstated to its rightful place. Aged for 16 months in 65% new oak barrels and with its many high scores from critics, the 2018 vintage is clearly one of the property’s greatest ever. It displays power, ripeness, richness and elegant balance. To enjoy now decant a couple of hours early, or cellar.
The medieval town of Saint-Emilion is the epicentre of what is “currently Bordea...
About the Producer
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Boysenberries, black raspberries, baked plums and chocolate-covered cherries, hints of star anise

Lisa Perrotti-Brown

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