Description
At 30+ years the risk of extraction failure is greatly increased due in part to the last 3-5mm of cork (the end in contact with alcohol) becoming increasingly fragile
On the palate the wine is deep
the microclimate of the the Coteaux du Layon’s south-facing
It sports a ruby/purple-tinged color to go with gorgeous notes of black cherries
with excellent inner-mouth energy to the black raspberry and mineral flavors complicated by sexy smoky oak
Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot, St. Emilion 2018 OWC At 30+ years the riskReceived in Original Wooden Case 96 Jeb Dunnuck This estate makes an incredibly classic, elegant Saint Emilion. The 2018 Chteau Beau Sjour Bcot is based on 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up in 65% new French oak. Coming from a beautiful terroir on the upper plateau, it reveals a deep purple ruby color as well as perfumed cassis and mulberry fruits intermixed with ample spring flowers, chalky