Château Joanin Bécot
Château Grand-Pontet
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2010
Lunch 🥪
K&L notes as follows, Grand Pontet is an interesting property, positioned in the neighborhood of other stars of the appellation such as Châteaux Canon, Beau-Séjour-Bécot and Clos Fourtet. It is, however, a small estate, a mere 14 hectares, and its prices are much better than some of its more prestigious neighbors. In 1980 it was purchased by Gerard and Dominique Bécot, owners of the neighboring Beau-Séjour-Bécot. They have applied the same high standards to both Châteaux in their possession, and their winemaking team crafts Grand Pontet alongside the Beau-Séjour-Bécot wines. Recently purchased in 2021 by Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, et al.), the property was combined with and incorporated into Château Quintus. Full-bodied and luscious, this Grand Pontet is laden with ripe blackberry fruits, savory tobacco, licorice notes, and ripe, softened tannins. It’s seamless and bold, not shy. It’s going to require something decadent to pair with, such as filet mignon or some other black-tie dish with plenty of flavor and rich umami presence. — 3 years ago
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot
Instant Becot Red Bordeaux Blend 2018
sweet aroma, Merlot rich, mid body tannin and spicy. Chateau Beau Sejour Becot Petit Becot Saint-Emilion 18 @4730, Pieroth, 240120 — 2 years ago
Château Bernon Bécot
Puisseguin-Saint-Emilion Red Blend 2017
Premier st emilion 2017. Bernon becot. Some translucency in rubiness. Forest floor and currant on nose. On the palate, cherry, red berry. Tannins ok. — 3 years ago
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot
Instant Becot 2016
Killing it for the $! A respectable 3rd label from Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot a Premiere Grand Cru Classe B producer.
Would be overjoyed if this was my Tuesday night wine — 6 years ago
Château Roc de Bécot
Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Merlot - Cabernet Franc Blend 2018
Bold, intense. A blackberry, vanilla, leather and some spice. Very good. — 2 years ago
Buccella
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
A great follow up to the 05 Joanin Becot which was amazing. Bordeaux and then Napa with AB Cover Ribs. The right order. Overall the 2010 Napa vintage is so much better than critics gave it young. An amazing night of friends, environment, music, food and wine. The wines were are outstanding. @ChateauIsbel — 2 years 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. — 14 days ago