Beausejour Becot St Emilion Gcc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beausejour Becot
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 96, James Suckling 96, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96, Wine Spectator 95 (WS Top 100, #11 of 2022), Wine Advocate 94+, Wine Enthusiast 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-plum and blackberry fruit with violet, spice, tobacco and chalky mineral notes. Medium-full, fresh acidity, fine powdery tannins and a long, saline-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit; aged cheeses, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef short ribs, mushroom and soy-based stir-fries.

Production Method
Manual harvest, plot-by-plot vinification, ~28 days maceration; aged ~16 months (≈65% new French oak, remainder in used barrels, foudres and amphorae).

Vineyard Info
Bécot family estate on Saint-Émilion’s limestone plateau; modernised since 1969 with 16–19 ha of vines. Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé (B).