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Château Beau Séjour-Bécot 2006 - First Growth

Château Beau Séjour-Bécot 2006 - 1er Grand Cru Classé

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5/5 (2 customers)

Ratings: Robert Parker 91, Wine Spectator 90, Decanter 4****, RVF 18.5/20, Guide Hachette 3*** (Exceptional Wine), Gault Millau 17.5/20, B&D 16.5/20
“What can one say about this wine, other than that it achieves perfection at every stage of tasting? The powerful nose evokes ripe grapes and fresh wood, cherry and prune, with a hint of mint. The palate is fresh, soft, and full-bodied, supported by dense, promising tannins. Wines as complex and refined as this are never better than when paired with simple dishes like a ribeye steak with porcini mushrooms.” (Guide Hachette de Vins 2010).

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Estate

Château Beau-Séjour Bécot

Vintage

1er Grand Cru Classé B

Vintage

2006

Designation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

on the western plateau of Saint-Emilion, in the former parish of Saint-Martin de Mazerat: limestone with asterias

Viticulture

Bordeaux-style two-arm pruning, two rounds of leaf removal, green harvesting carried out in two passes

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Fermentation lasts approximately 30 days (between 28°F and 32°F)

Livestock farming

16 to 18 months, 80 to 100% in new barrels depending on the vintage

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2010

Drink before

2026

Production

Approximately 60,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

A déguster sur des gibiers à plume, des viandes rouges, des fromages...<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2018 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Juliette Bécot now successfully carries on the rich, indulgent, intense, and flavorful character of this top-tier wine, which is in excellent form

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

 

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2018 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

Beautifully situated in the central-western part of the Saint-Emilion limestone plateau, the vineyard is masterfully managed by the Bécot brothers, Dominique and Gérard, who produce an expressive wine characterized by integrity and depth. Gérard Bécot officially retired on January 2, 2014. General management has been entrusted to his son-in-law, Julien Barthe, husband of Juliette Bécot, who continues to oversee the winemaking process. Dominique Bécot, Gérard’s brother, remains at the helm of the vineyard. His children, Pierre and Caroline, also work on the estate. In January 2014, Beauséjour acquired Château Haut-Pourret, a 2.5-hectare property on the southern slope, whose grapes will be vinified in the La Gomerie cellar under the label Le Bécot de Beau-Séjour. Winemaking methods are evolving, aiming for an elegant expression of the fruit while seeking to add volume to the firmness and length of the wines produced from the limestone terroir. Maintaining its status as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in 2012, the château obtained authorization to incorporate the La Gomerie parcel into its vineyard registry.

Customer rating

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5/5

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Review by Mr. JEREMIE S. Posted on 02/19/2018

A wine of great class, which was still in its closed phase in 2016. It is currently at its peak or even past its peak, but remains at an excellent level; it is a tremendous pleasure: beautiful density with fine, silky tannins and a lovely finish

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Review by YANN M. Published on June 1, 2020

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