Solid Bordeau. Ready to drink. Vanilla, oak, cherries. Slightly underwhelming finish. — 2 months ago
5/2024. Very nice blend. Full of flavor. Sits well on the palate. Good finish. Paired well with the grilled bone in pork chop at Mr. Friendly’s. — 2 years ago
Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and plums with tobacco and herb spice. Firm grippy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and mineral character. Ok but Juliet better! — 12 days ago
Could’ve laid it down a few more years… but why wait!? — a month ago
Solid Bordeau. Ready to drink. Cherries, oak, vanilla. Slightly underwhelming finish. — 2 months ago
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Red fruits with chocolate notes on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, coffee, earth, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, light black pepper, herbs and black tea.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 8 year old Merlot from Pomerol is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Elegant and fruity. Complex and entertaining.
Delicious right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. A great sipping wine, that will pair nicely with food too.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 22 months in all new French oak barrels.
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$60. — 21 hours ago
Pale lemon color, light creamy mousse, tiny bubbles, with aromas of stone and citrus fruits, underlying toasty notes, blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with citrus zest, honeysuckle and chalky nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, long finish ending with fruit, biscuit and slight chalky notes. — 2 months ago
Drank without decanting. Light on the nose and a smooth sweet taste on the tongue. Fruit flavors and not intense at all. Great wine and well named! Day 2: sweet fruity smell with more of an alcohol scent. As I taste it, I still taste fruit but it is a bit more acidic. Still good overall but not the same as day 1. — 3 months ago
Freddy R. Troya
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2023 – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, BDX France 🇫🇷
Overview
A beautifully layered Right Bank blend of Merlot 76% and Cabernet Franc 24% that delivers remarkable polish and accessibility for such a young vintage while preserving depth, structure, and aging potential. Merlot brings plush fruit, texture, and mid-palate generosity, while Cabernet Franc adds lift, freshness, aromatic complexity, and linear tension. Already expressive, yet clearly built to evolve gracefully over time.
Aromas & Flavors
Ripe black cherry, plum, blackberry compote, and crushed raspberry layered with violet, graphite, subtle cocoa, cedar spice, and gentle earthy undertones. The fruit profile feels pure and vibrant, supported by refined oak integration and savory nuance.
Mouthfeel
Medium-to-full bodied with polished, finely grained tannins and excellent mid-palate density. Silky texture with controlled power, balanced acidity, and a progressive build across the palate. Long, elegant finish that remains fresh and precise rather than heavy.
Food Pairings
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, grilled vegetables, aged Comté, and semi-firm alpine cheeses. Equally compelling with refined bistro dishes or elegant home cooking.
🍷 Personal Pick
This is exactly the kind of young Saint-Émilion that makes you smile, textured, layered, polished, and already delivering serious pleasure without needing years of patience. It feels progressive and confident, offering immediate charm today while promising even more complexity ahead. A gem that punches well above its vintage age.
Did You Know?
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé and is known for combining limestone-driven freshness with plush Merlot texture, producing wines that often show early approachability while maintaining excellent long-term aging capacity. — 15 days ago