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Beausejour Becot 2009
St Emilion, Premier Grand C
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- GBP Price: £495.00 per Case
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- Size: Bottle (75cl)
- Quantities:1 Case - 0 Bottle
- Units: 12
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| Wine Advocate | Wine Spectator | Burghound | Jancis Robinson.com | International Wine Cellar |
| 94 | 93 - 96 | - | 16 - 17 | 88 - 91 |
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My favorite Beau-Sejour-Becot to date, this sumptuous, dense blue/purple-hued 2009 reveals a blockbuster nose of blueberry pie, black fruits, licorice, forest floor, spring flowers and a hint of mocha. A blend of 70% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon made from tiny yields of 27 hectoliters per hectare, this big, inky, powerful, tannic wine is sensationally concentrated. With an unctuous texture, full-bodied power and tremendous levels of tannin (largely concealed behind a cascade of rich fruit), this is a fabulous effort from a beautifully situated St.-Emilion premier grand cru classe. It will need 5-8 years of cellaring, and should keep for three decades. (94+ points) Score: 94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate Maturity: 2017-2047 |
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Blueberry, licorice and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with a beautiful core of fruit and a long, fine finish. Layered and gorgeous. Score: 93 - 96 James Suckling, Wine Spectator |
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Rich, dark fruits on the nose, with a hint of smoked meat. Very thick and sweet and Napa Valley-like. Super-sweet. Perhaps difficult to match with food but it has been well made. Thick and drying and hard work. Very drying finish. Tarry. Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, Jancisrobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2027 |
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Very deep ruby. Intense, spicy aromas of sweet boysenberry syrup, menthol, dark chocolate and smoky black pepper. Rich, fruity and slightly warm, with somewhat chunky blackberry, grilled bacon and chocolate flavors dominating. Finishes on a pretty floral note, with supple tannins and very good persistence. This sweet, thick wine will appeal to many wine lovers, but I found it a bit porty; it's almost a meal in itself. Score: 88 - 91 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar |
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Tasted at the Saint Emilion UGC, the Cabernet shows very well on the nose that has impressive clarity and precision: blackberry, black plum, crushed stone and a touch of graphite. Very good lift from the glass. The palate is very harmonious with silky tannins, succulent red-berried fruit, graphite and a touch of spice on the finish that fans out nicely across the palate. This is in superb Becot that will drink well for 15-20 years. Tasted March 2010. Score: 92 - 94 Neal Martin, erobertparker.com |
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