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Beauregard 2015

Pomerol

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The 2015 Beauregard has undergone a complete overhaul since its purchase by the Moulin family of Gallarie Lafayette, of which the Cathiards at Smith Haut Lafitte are shareholders. Chancing upon Daniel Cathiard at the UGC tasting held in Beauregard's new vat-room, he told me how stressful it was, seeing the Italian-made, concrete vats being lowered by crane just a few days before the harvest. Their shape, not unlike an English cooling tower, is certainly an arresting sight. But Daniel's high blood pressure was not in vain, since this wine has one of the best bouquets that I have encountered from this Pomerol estate. The 30% Cabernet Franc imparts wild heather and fennel aromas intermixed with the pure black fruit that are entrancing. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet opening, very smooth and sensual for Beauregard, perhaps needing a little more tension and backbone on the finish. There is satisfying body and depth, though I think the investment will really pay off in a future vintage rather than 2015.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2035 Date: 01 April 2016

2015 will be the first vintage for Beauregard under the guidance of the Cathiards of Smith Haut Lafitte, together with the Moulin family (of Galeries Lafayettes). Situated close to the border with St Emilion, on clay-limestone and also fine sandy, gravel soils where Cabernet does well. The 2015 is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Cool clean spiced character then weighty ripe damson fruit in the middle of the palate. Very seductive texture, supple well-rounded tannins with a clean finish.

Score: 90 - 92 Albany Vintners, - Date: 01 April 2016

Dark lustrous crimson. Bought by Smith Haut Lafitte and Galeries Lafayette family. Debut vintage. Floral nose. Polished. Dry finish but lots of attention clearly went into this wine! There's an Edinburg rock quality.

Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2023-2033 Date: 01 April 2016

Engaging, with a juicy core of plum and anise, backed by a bolt of fruitcake. Shows good energy overall. Should be a crowd-pleaser.

Score: 88 - 91 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2016

The 2015 Beauregard shows a more intensely earthy, savory side of Pomerol. Hints of iron, smoke, tobacco and leather are nicely delineated in the glass. Pliant and succulent, the 2015 shows plenty of raciness, while the significant presence of Cabernet Franc (25%) in the blend comes through in the wine's floral, savory aromatic finish. Beauregard is not a huge wine, but it does appear to have considerable latent potential. Needless to say, it will be interesting to see what Daniel and Florence Cathiard, along with the technical team led by Fabien Teitgen, do here over the coming years. Tasted two times.

Score: 88 - 91 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2016