A refined Saint-Émilion blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of leaf, mushroom, bark, and dark plum lead into layered notes of blueberry, blackberry, coffee, slate, and subtle herbs. Medium-to-full-bodied, the palate is structured with juicy, polished tannins, a hint of spice, and a lifted finish. A youthful wine that will open beautifully after 2024 and can develop for 25+ years.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 96
Published: Jan 13, 2021

Lots of leaf, mushroom, bark and plum aromas and flavors. It’s medium-to full-bodied with juicy fruit and firm, fine tannins. Tight at the finish. The quality and the polish of the tannins are exceptional. So integrated. Needs three or four years to open. Try after 2024.

Decanter | D 95
Published: Nov 10, 2020
Drink: 2026-2044

Blueberry, blackberry, coffee beans, slate, sage and rosemary are layered up here, opening slowly to show a gunsmoke edge. A success en primeur and has lived up the billing. The first vintage to be entirely overseen by Juliet Bécot. A yield of 50hl/ha. A mix of amphorae, 20hl Stockinger casks and 225l barrels used for the ageing.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 14.40%
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 5% Cabernet Franc 80% Merlot

The Wine Advocate | RP 94+
Published: Mar 31, 2021
Drink: 2026-2051

The 2018 Beau-Sejour Becot is a blend of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it slips slowly, sensuously from the glass with notes of boysenberries, black raspberries, baked plums and chocolate-covered cherries, plus hints of star anise, dried Provence herbs and lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate offers soft textured, perfumed black fruit layers with just enough freshness and a lifted finish. A little closed and shy at this youthful stage, give it a good 5-6 years in bottle and enjoy it over the next 25 years or more.