Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 2005

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot
Vintage	2005
Country	France
Main region	Bordeaux
Region	Saint-Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2015-2030
Stock	11

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

The bottled 2005 Beau Sejour Becot confirms that this is the finest effort from this estate in the thirty years I have been covering Bordeaux. A classic blend of 70% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is an intense, full-bodied St.-Emilion revealing notes of espresso roast, chocolate, blackberries, licorice, and truffles. With sweet but noticeable tannins, good acidity, and a powerful, long finish, this textbook St.-Emilion cuts a swath between the modern school of winemaking and the traditionalists. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030+.

Winespectator (92)

Offers aromas of blackberry, coffee and tar, with a full body, silky tannins and a blackberry, mineral and light vanilla aftertaste. Balanced, refined and pretty.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.

Falstaff (93)

Deep dark ruby garnet, almost black core, violet reflections, fine wood spice on the nose over red berry confit, delicate animal touch, rather restrained. Juicy on the palate, fine acid structure, somewhat baked, somewhat broad, nutty aromas in the finish, very harmonious.