Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot • St. Emilion, France
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is the limestone-driven grand vin of this historic Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-…Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is the limestone-driven grand vin of this historic Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion, typically a Merlot-dominant blend with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown on the plateau’s…Learn More »
$80
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
95
/100
2016 Pro Rating
Graceful yet powerful, Chateau Beau-Séjour Bécot 2016 layers pure red and black cherry, blackberry and plum fruit with hints of cocoa, tea leaf, tobacco and dried flowers, all carried by a cool, chalky spine from its limestone origins. The palate is full-bodied but silky, with ultra-fine tannins and vibrant freshness that give the long, poised finish both precision and lift. This is a refined, quietly intense Saint-Émilion that will reward patience in the cellar.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; Duck breast with cherry glaze; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is the limestone-driven grand vin of this historic Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate in Saint-Émilion, typically a Merlot-dominant blend with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown on the plateau’s famed clay-limestone and fossil-rich chalk, it is known for its combination of concentration and finesse—perfumed dark fruit, florals and vivid mineral freshness—yielding structured yet polished wines that age gracefully over decades.