COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Beau-Séjour Bécot Grand Cru Classé 2021 is a red wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate, owned by the Bécot family since 1969, is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B. The wine is a blend primarily of Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its distinctive character is shaped by the clay-limestone soils of the Saint-Émilion plateau, contributing to its minerality and purity. The 2021 vintage is noted for its purity and freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards average 34 years old, with some parcels over 70.
Fact 02
Harvest lasted nearly a month, waiting for perfect ripeness.
Fact 03
Uses a mix of amphorae and French oak for aging.
Fact 04
Premier Grand Cru Classé B status signifies high quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Beau-Séjour Bécot involves vinification by plot with thermo-regulated vatting. Traditional alcoholic fermentation occurs in inverted truncated cone vats, followed by gentle extraction and maceration. A portion of grapes are whole berry fermented, and malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks. The wine is aged for 16 months, utilizing a combination of French oak barrels (55% new) and amphorae/tuns (25%). Harvests are hand-picked and manually sorted, with careful attention paid to plot-specific ripeness.
