Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2022
Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé AOC
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Six very high scores, two of those 98-100, 2022 is a superb rendition of this Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion. "Dark, rich and expressive, seriously impressive", wrote Vinous; " a wine of breathtaking perfume and harmony" (Wine Advocate).
£85.00 per bottle
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Crimson Purple
- Merlot-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2042
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Full-bodied, velvety, polished tannins, dark, intense and complex
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle
The medieval town of Saint-Émilion 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, is the perfectly situated vineyards of Beau-Séjour-Bécot. This is exemplary Saint-Émilion and one of the elite Premiers Grands Crus Classés. Although it was controversially demoted in 1985 following the purchase of additional vineyards, it was quickly reinstated to its rightful place. Aged for 18 months in 55% new oak barrels, plus a quarter in amphorae, critics concur that the 2022 "is the best wine ever produced at Beau-Séjour Bécot" (Jeff Lève) . It displays power, ripeness, richness and elegant balance. A fine wine for the cellar.
The medieval town of Saint-Émilion is the epicentre of what is “currently Bordea...
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