Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2021
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A benchmark Right Bank Bordeaux and one of the most celebrated Grand Cru Classé estates of Saint-Émilion. The blend typically centers on Merlot (about 80%), with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon providing lift and structure. The 2021 vintage reflects the cooler, more classic style of the year, showing freshness and restraint compared to warmer vintages.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright and elegant with aromas of red currant, raspberry, and wild strawberry layered with violets, graphite, and savory spice. On the palate, the wine unfolds with fine red fruits, black cherry, and plum, accented by notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and crushed stones.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with refined tannins and a polished texture. Fresh acidity drives a long, mineral finish, showcasing the limestone plateau terroir that Saint-Émilion is famous for.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested fruit, traditional vinification, and a judicious use of French oak barrels (both new and seasoned) highlight balance and elegance over sheer power. The limestone soils of the plateau contribute to the precision and minerality in the wine.

Food Pairing
A natural companion for roasted lamb, duck breast, or earthy mushroom dishes. Also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses and refined charcuterie.

Verdict
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2021 is a classic expression of Saint-Émilion — elegant, structured, and terroir-driven. A vintage that emphasizes finesse and freshness, it is enjoyable now with decanting but has the pedigree to age gracefully. Cheers! — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Beau Vigne Heirloom Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley. Multi-vintage blend: 2019 / 2021 / 2022

A beautifully composed Cabernet that blends elegance with character. On the nose, it’s aromatic, perfumed, and charming, offering inviting black fruit, hints of toasted oak, and subtle floral tones. The palate is balanced and expressive, with a rounded tannin structure, bright acidity, and just the right touch of fruit-forward richness without being overpowering.

The long, smooth finish ties it all together, showcasing Beau Vigne’s signature style—refined, polished, and deeply satisfying. — 8 months ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2006 Juliet pours a deep garnet/purple with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated dark fruits: cassis, blackberries, plums, tobacco, leather, mixed dead flowers, old wood, organic earth and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ with an attractive, plush texture. This is in a really good spot and fully mature. Drink now through 2031. — 3 months ago

David M Thompson II

9.3

Terrific!! Dark fruit, even tannins, smooth lingering taste — 6 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

5/2024. Very nice blend. Full of flavor. Sits well on the palate. Good finish. Paired well with the grilled bone in pork chop at Mr. Friendly’s. — a year ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Excellent chenin from Cali that is very true to the grape, citrus fruits and zest, florals, chipped rock minerality, and the telltale lanolin that classic chenin will usually have. Great acidity, med/med+, nose and med+ palate and finish. Top domestic chenin! — 3 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Pale gold color, small delicate bubbles. Stone fruit, citrus, brioche and biscuit - great champagne! — 4 months ago

Ericsson

9.2

Mature Bordeaux. It is refined elegance. — 6 months ago

Keith Keeling

9.5

Great tasting wine!!! — 6 months ago

Sébastien F

8.9

Rouge carmin profond. Fruits écrasés. Équilibré. Frais
Le cerisier Tournon — 2 years ago