Beausejour Becot St Emilion Gcc 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beausejour Becot
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.99%
Grape(s):
 
~70% Merlot, ~24% Cabernet Franc, ~6% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 88+ (WA #188, Apr 2010); Wine Spectator 87; Wine Independent 87 (sources: Bordeaux Index, Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate)

Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum, cedar, graphite and earthy mineral notes; concentrated with firm, ripe tannins, noticeable oak and balanced acidity; medium‑full body and a lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tournedos, duck breast, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (roast pork), Korean bulgogi, miso‑glazed eggplant, braised short ribs.

Production Method
Cold maceration and fermentation in stainless steel (portion whole‑berry); malolactic in tank/barrel; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈55% new) with some élevage in clay amphorae.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned by the Bécot family since 1969 on the Saint‑Émilion limestone plateau. Merlot‑dominated Right Bank estate producing a Premier Grand Cru Classé B bottling.