2019 Beausejour Becot
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Tasted blind. Simple colour. Easy, relaxed, rich and round. Already fun to drink with good balance even without much evolution or nuance. Polished tannins. Sophisticated winemaking. Long. The opposite of showy. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2019 Beau-Séjour Bécot has turned out nicely, wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, wild berries, raw cocoa, spices and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's deep and layered, with a rich mid-palate that's underpinned by succulent acids and powdery tannins. Located opposite Château Canon on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau, there's some significant restructuring going on in the vineyards here, and in the cellar, foudres, amphorae and once-used barrels complement new oak: the result is the best wines this estate has produced in the modern era.
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Paler crimson than most. Fragrant and a little leaner than some, as though the grapes had been picked relatively early? Grainy tannins on the end but no excesses. (JR)