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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 87 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by OttawaB on 3/12/2024 & rated 92 points: Wonderful wine to sip for the evening. Berry fruit, dusty smooth tannins. Overall a little sweetness and some black tea bitterness. Well balanced, longish length to the finish. (309 views) | | | Tasted by mmiller94 on 8/14/2023 & rated 93 points: Dark berries, plum, forest floor, tobacco, it’s becoming nutty with its age, but is lacking no purity of fruit. Held up nicely on the second day, too, so no rush to open it. (657 views) | | | Tasted by Rani on 6/6/2023 & rated 90 points: Tasted blind. Very ripe and jammy, purple fruit, blueberry, fine tannins and acidity. Needs another 6-8 years to calm down. (856 views) | | | Tasted by Tao on 2/13/2023 & rated 90 points: Rather tame and closed at the moment, I must say, this is a little bit of a surprise for me, all the nice components are still there, a promising future indeed! (1095 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 7/17/2021 & rated 92 points: Red berries, minerals and bell pepper in the juicy bouquet. On the palate red berries, bell pepper, some metal, spiciness, a firm amount of good acidity and tannin. A pleasant touch of sweetness as well. Still a youthful wine. (2863 views) | | | Tasted by maxima on 7/16/2021 & rated 91 points: Dégustation pèlerinage annuel-Juillet 2021 (Retaurant AVV Bistro La Fringale de Granby) (Retaurant AVV Bistro La Fringale de Granby): Bu au resto AVV Bistro La Fringale de Granby.
Fragrant et encore bien en forme.
J`avais callé Bordeaux 2005 ou 2006 au début,
pour finalement y aller avec 2006, toujours surprenant
ce millésime under the radar un peu comme 2004!
Nez sur le tabac, les épices et les fruits rouges.
En bouche, structuré et assez dense.
Mures et bleuets avec de l`anis, de la canelle, du poivron
et du tabac. Les tannins sont charnus.
La finale est passablement longue
et chocolaté. EXCELLENT! (8466 views) | | | Tasted by Vinogan(s) on 3/31/2021 & rated 88 points: Coffee and chicory are really dominant, some greenness and bell pepper (underripe?) coming through. Really basic. Revolting qpr. I will leave overpriced bordeaux wines for the filthy rich Chinese buyers and focus on getting myself bottles that are actually tasty and delicious to drink (2422 views) | | | Tasted by Kris G on 3/27/2021 & rated 85 points: An unbalanced wine showing already a lot of evolution with coffee being the dominant flavor. Besides the fruit also showing paprika and oak that is not completely integrated. A problem for many Bordeaux in the 2006 vintage. Extreme poor QPR. (2170 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 1/13/2021 & rated 92 points: 1st of 4 bottles. Gorgeous, mature Bordeaux, drinking nicely over 2 days.
No formal TN...ripe black cherry and espresso grounds, some camphor and cassis, perfectly moderated tannins and acidity.
Drink now through 2027+ or so. (2181 views) | | | Tasted by Tao on 7/22/2020 & rated 92 points: Nose of elegant flowery red fruits, orange peel, sweet minerals! Smooth on the palate with tons of sweet-spicy fruits, rather thrilling, long finish! (1905 views) | | | Tasted by Blacksmith450 on 2/21/2020 & rated 91 points: Encore en jeunesse. Nez classique, cassis, terre, cuir. La bouche est bien fruitée avec les mûres et framboises. Finale bien intégré. À attendre encore un peu. (2826 views) | | | Tasted by Poisey on 8/18/2019 & rated 93 points: Decanted a few hours. Lovely plumb fruit with earth and dark chocolate notes. There is an overlying floral perfume floating on top. Long lingering finish with round integrated tannin and raisin fruit. Really well done for the vintage. Smooth, silky and balanced. Drink now. (2101 views) | | | Tasted by fournet on 2/24/2019 & rated 88 points: Overall, this is not my style. I really enjoy a more traditional Bordeaux, and this is more in the modern style. The heavy oak profile is my biggest complaint. Tannins are nice but a bit too prevalent. (2517 views) | | | Tasted by IvanLi on 7/28/2018 & rated 94 points: A classic telltale st.emilion nose of opulent and savory nature: milk chocolate, black cherries, dried figs, loamy earth and flowers.
A great structure and refinement on the palate - lively acidity, sweet and polished tannins.
If I have to be utterly picky I would say the finish is a bit drying and the tannins feel a bit rustic on the backend. (3096 views) | | | Tasted by d'Artagnan on 4/15/2018 & rated 91 points: Nez truffes, mûres et chocolat. Un vin juteux, droit, bien équilibré, qui joue sur un registre de finesse et minéralité. Encore jeune, rien ne presse. Il m’a paru plus profond que la dernière fois, avec encore un certain potentiel de développement. Beau vin en finesse. 91+ pts (3310 views) | | | Tasted by Gcashman on 3/21/2018 & rated 92 points: Amazing nose. Blue fruit and pencil shavings. Mouth drying tannins, Long finish. Very nice. (2809 views) | | | Tasted by P257pax on 11/25/2017 & rated 90 points: At first, raspberries. After 30 minutes it begins to open up showing notes of prunes, paprika. This one is drinkable now. (2835 views) | | | Tasted by d'Artagnan on 10/1/2017 & rated 90 points: Nez chocolaté et terreux, avec du fruit noir.
La bouche est bien équilibrée, de douce extraction. Un bordeaux de forme classique, bien fait, avec une finale sur le chocolat amer. Agréable, sans être éblouissant. 89-90 pts (3089 views) | | | Tasted by kbcadeponei on 2/8/2017 & rated 93 points: Consistent with prior notes. (3499 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 11/27/2016 & rated 89 points: Last tasted four years ago, when I found it it tough and gawky. Its character is still the same, even after three hours in the decanter. Tannic and tough, with drying tannins, intense chalky minerality, not really lacking in fruit or intensity but just so austere, firm and structured, with notes of fresh paprika and a hint of gulash, good length. Ungainly. Only the very brave will put some bottles away to await future developments - I have none left. (3725 views) | | | Tasted by capacious on 11/25/2016 & rated 91 points: Finished way too fast, because I've filed all my 06 in front of the "better vintages". A mistake? Only that we won't get to see them change. But for current consumption? A very very rewarding wine (3224 views) | | | Tasted by capacious on 11/6/2016 & rated 92 points: Shows you how good a wine can be from a so so year from a very good producer. I think it will go a long time, but it's great drinking while waiting on the 2005s and so on (3061 views) | | | Tasted by kbcadeponei on 10/1/2016 & rated 93 points: Rich red fruit perfume along with a refreshing air. Cherry pie, strawberry jam, peppermint, salinity and bacon come along so pure, unique and elegant. Medium bodied, precise, sophisticated, leading to a savory and long finish. A lot of personality here. 93 (2803 views) | | | Tasted by bubblewitz on 6/17/2016 & rated 93 points: Berries, truffle, chocolate (2667 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 5/25/2016 & rated 91 points: Showing maturity in color, the tobacco, earth, truffle and plum aromatics are ready to shine. Medium bodied, silky, soft and mineral driven, this is just starting to drink in its sweet spot, where it should remain for years. (2951 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, A Beautiful Stay: Beau-Séjour Bécot 1970-2015 (Apr 2018) (4/18/2018)
(Beau-séjour Bécot Beau-séjour Bécot Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/22/2016)
(Ch Beau-Séjour Bécot St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text. | The World of Fine Wine, March 2011, Issue #31
(Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classé (B)) Login and sign up and see review text. | The World of Fine Wine, December 2010, Issue #30
(Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 1er Grand Cru Classé (B)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Chris Kissack
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JancisRobinson.com (1/20/2010)
(Ch Beau-Séjour Bécot St-Émilion Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2009, Issue #20, The 2006 Bordeaux Vintage: A Snapshot of a Pretty High Quality Year
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Vinous, May/June 2008, IWC Issue #138
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Vinous, May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132
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About the Winery Beau-Sejour-Becot
Situated on the St Martin de Mazerat plateau, immediately to the west of the
old town, Beau-Séjour Bécot lies in the very heart of the Saint-Emilion
appellation area. Since Gallo-Roman times, the site has been devoted to
wine growing. The monks of Saint-Martin de Mazerat in the Middle
Ages, followed by the Gères, lords of Camarsac fostered this know-how
in their turn. In 1722 one of their descendants, Jeanne de Gères, brought
the Domaine de Peycoucou – the peak where the cuckoo sings – into the
estate of the Carles de Figeac family on her marriage. In 1787 General
Jacques de Carles, who wished to leave to posterity the memory of the
pleasure he had enjoyed in living there, renamed the estate Beau-Séjour.
Through sales and legacies - General Jacques de Carles was without
successors - Beau-Séjour eventually came into the possession in 1924 of
Doctor Jean Fagouet, who enlarged the vineyard, increasing its surface
area to 10.5 hectares (26 acres). Michel Bécot, born into a wine growing
family who had lived in Saint-Emilion since 1760 and owner of the
neighbouring Château La Carte since 1929, purchased the estate in 1969.
In 1979, the Bécot family further enlarged the estate with the purchase
of 4.5 hectares (11 acres) on the Trois Moulins plateau. The estate,
which then became known as Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, is today a
substantial 16.6-hectare (41-acre) holding on a perfectly uniform terroir.
Michel Bécot retired in 1985, turning over the management of the
Château to his two sons Gérard and Dominique.
About the Wine
"The wine is a blend of 70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon - the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats, and the wine is matured in oak barriques (50-70% new) for 18-20 months. The ubiquitous Michel Rolland is a consultant at Beau-Séjour Bécot and the wines, not surprisingly, are full-bodied, concentrated and rich with layers of seductive cassis-scented fruits and hints of smoky new oak." Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanLibournais Libournais (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux) - Read more about St. Emilion and its wines - Read more about Pomerol and its wines
Saint Emilion Grat Classified Growth, Classified Growths, Grands Crus Classes, GCC
In 1954, while the "Graves" growths had just published their own classification, the wine syndicate of Saint-Emilion, composed by wine growers, brokers and wine traders with the approval of the INAO - Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (A.O.C), decided to work on a classification for the wines of Saint Emilion. Initially, four grades were defined. These were reduced to two - First Great Classified Growth (A and B) and Great Classified Growth - in 1984.
As of Medoc's 1855 historical grading, the Saint-Emilion Great Classified Growth classification is not only based on qualitative criteria by tasting the wines on a ten years period previous to the assessment, but also on commercial considerations such as:
- sales price levels
- national and international commercial distribution
- the estate's reputation on the market
Properties who don't manage to join the club of about sixty Classified Growths are given the denomination of Great Growth ("Grand Cru"), while the remaining wineries of the A.O.C are simply reported as "Saint-Emilion". It is to be noted that the owners must officially apply to appear in the official classification. Thus for example the famous Chateau Tertre-Roteboeuf, whose quality and reputation would easily justify to be listed among the First Great Classified Growths, does not appear here by the will of its owner, François Mitjaville.
The Saint-Emilion Great Growth classification was revised in 1969, 1985, 1996 and 2006. The only two guaranteed vintage (A.O.C) who can apply to the classification are the "Saint-Emilion Grand Cru" and "Saint-Emilion" areas.
By grading 61 properties, the 2006 revision confirmed many growths from the former classification, but also caused a number of surprises and a few inevitable disappointments. Many observers thought that the impressive progression of Perse's Chateau Pavie since 1998 would be rewarded by an upgrade into the First Great Classified Growths (A) category, but finally such was not the case.
Among the estates promoted to the First Great Classified Growths B category are Chateau Troplong-Mondot and Pavie-Macquin, whose efforts made since the Nineties fully justify their new grade. It should be noted that no First Great Classified Growth was relegated to the lower Great Classified Growth class.
Promoted growths from the status of Great Growth ("Grand Cru") to Great Classified Growth ("Grand Cru Classe") are: Chateaux Bellefont-Belcier, Destieux, Fleur Cardinale, Grand Corbin, Grand Corbin-Despagne and Monbousquet.
The demoted growths from the status of Great Classified Growth to Great Growth are: Chateaux Bellevue, Cadet Bon, Faurie de Souchard, Guadet Saint-Julien, La Tour du Pin-Figeac (Belivier), La Tour du Pin-Figeac (Moueix), Lamarzelle, Petite Faurie de Soutard, Tertre Daugay, Villemaurine and Yon-Figeac. If the recent samples of some of the above mentioned properties may justify their current downgrade, there are great chances that estates like Bellevue, Tertre Daugay or Yon-Figeac will be upgraded to their previous rankings by the next revision in 2016 as the progresses noted after 2000, but not entering in the range of vintages (1993 - 2002) appointed for the criteria of selection for the 2006 classification, are noticable.
The two following estates have completely disappeared from the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classification: Curé-Bon-la-Madeleine (integrated meanwhile to Chateau Canon) and La Clusière (integrated meanwhile to Chateau Pavie).
Finally, no estate considered as "garagiste" has integrated the classification. Valandraud, Mondotte, Le Dome, Bellevue-Mondotte or Magrez-Fombrauge have, for the least, the potential to be ranked as Great Classified Growths. In sight of the very fine quality reached by the above mentioned estates in recent vintages as well as all the innovative wine making methods used by the "garagistes", it remains to be seen whether the authorities will dare to cross the line in 2016..?St. Émilion Grand Cru Les Vins de St. Émilion (Syndicate Vitocole de Saint-Emilion) – Read about St. Emilion
Vins de Bordeaux:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Soil: Sandy soils with alluvial gravel deposits
Surface Area: 4,160 ha |
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