Château BEAU-SÉJOUR BÉCOT
1er grand cru classé
- 2016
- Saint-Émilion
Beau-Séjour Bécot is now in the hands of the third generation, represented by Juliette Bécot and her husband Julien Barthe. These dynamic forty-somethings have no shortage of inspiration when it comes to producing “modern” wines, adapted to climatic challenges and consumer expectations: replanting in a north/south direction to avoid overheating the grapes, the choice of a new consultant oenologist (Thomas Duclot) who favors wines that are not overly demonstrative, early harvesting and measured extractions to preserve the freshness of the fruit, less new wood (55%) and the use of tuns and jars (20%) to lighten the tannic structure...
Since the construction of the new winery in 2023, the wines have excelled thanks to their elegant, uncluttered structure, their gourmet, fruity and floral aromas, and their dynamic, sapid finishes. For the Revue du Vin de France, as for us, “this is the archetypal Bordeaux that can be enjoyed now, but also put away in the cellar”.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026) : 94/100 "The 2016 Beau-Séjour Bécot has a relatively backward nose: blackberry, briary, touches of gravel and tobacco developing with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a crisp thread of acidity. Bright and lively, I like the edginess that may well come from limestone terroir. More sophisticated on the finish than its rival, this is a lovely Saint-Emilion."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2040
From the same producer
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Beau-Séjour Bécot is now in the hands of the third generation, represented by Juliette Bécot and her husband Julien Barthe. These dynamic forty-somethings have no shortage of inspiration when it comes to producing “modern” wines, adapted to climatic challenges and consumer expectations: replanting in a north/south direction to avoid overheating the grapes, the choice of a new consultant oenologist (Thomas Duclot) who favors wines that are not overly demonstrative, early harvesting and measured extractions to preserve the freshness of the fruit, less new wood (55%) and the use of tuns and jars (20%) to lighten the tannic structure...
Since the construction of the new winery in 2023, the wines have excelled thanks to their elegant, uncluttered structure, their gourmet, fruity and floral aromas, and their dynamic, sapid finishes. For the Revue du Vin de France, as for us, “this is the archetypal Bordeaux that can be enjoyed now, but also put away in the cellar”.The 2023 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 95/100 “Beau-Séjour Bécot 2023 lives up to expectations. This vintage has gained depth and richness, with a structure featuring superb tannins. The wine is beginning to settle, displaying great harmony and a welcome medium-bodied character.”
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 98/100 “The 2023 Beau-Séjour Bécot is fabulous. Vibrant and delineated, the 2023 is a gorgeous, statuesque beauty. The precision here is just unreal. Soaring aromatics, vibrant red-toned fruit and polished tannins convey finesse. Vibrant saline notes stain the palate on the finish. Beau-Séjour Bécot is one of the very finest wines of the Right Bank in 2023.”
JM Quarin (February 2026): 95/100 “A beautiful, deep, intense and vibrant colour. Very aromatic, fruity nose. A hint of resin. Delicate on the attack, smooth on the mid-palate, with flavours of exotic fruits and depth between the mid-palate and the finish; the wine finishes long, juicy and flavourful. A sap-like tannic structure evoking limestone. Very good length.”
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 95/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2032-2045
- Grape varieties:
- 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Beau-Séjour Bécot is now in the hands of the third generation, represented by Juliette Bécot and her husband Julien Barthe. These dynamic forty-somethings have no shortage of inspiration when it comes to producing “modern” wines, adapted to climatic challenges and consumer expectations: replanting in a north/south direction to avoid overheating the grapes, the choice of a new consultant oenologist (Thomas Duclot) who favors wines that are not overly demonstrative, early harvesting and measured extractions to preserve the freshness of the fruit, less new wood (55%) and the use of tuns and jars (20%) to lighten the tannic structure...
Since the construction of the new winery in 2023, the wines have excelled thanks to their elegant, uncluttered structure, their gourmet, fruity and floral aromas, and their dynamic, sapid finishes. For the Revue du Vin de France, as for us, “this is the archetypal Bordeaux that can be enjoyed now, but also put away in the cellar”.The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023) : 95/100 "The 2019 Beau-Séjour-Bécot just lacks a bit of energy on the nose, dusky black fruit, sous-bois and dry tobacco. Old school. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-hewn tannins, very well balanced, lovely purity with a caressing and persistent finish. Classy winemaking."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
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Beau-Séjour Bécot is now in the hands of the third generation, represented by Juliette Bécot and her husband Julien Barthe. These dynamic forty-somethings have no shortage of inspiration when it comes to producing “modern” wines, adapted to climatic challenges and consumer expectations: replanting in a north/south direction to avoid overheating the grapes, the choice of a new consultant oenologist (Thomas Duclot) who favors wines that are not overly demonstrative, early harvesting and measured extractions to preserve the freshness of the fruit, less new wood (55%) and the use of tuns and jars (20%) to lighten the tannic structure...
Since the construction of the new winery in 2023, the wines have excelled thanks to their elegant, uncluttered structure, their gourmet, fruity and floral aromas, and their dynamic, sapid finishes. For the Revue du Vin de France, as for us, “this is the archetypal Bordeaux that can be enjoyed now, but also put away in the cellar”.The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021) : 96/100 "The 2018 Beau-Séjour Bécot has really closed down since I tasted it en primeur. Inky red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and blood orange gradually open in the glass, all framed by veins of chalky minerality. The 2018 is a fabulous wine in the making, but readers have to be patient. Time in a decanter or simply in the glass helps to bring out the wine's considerable depth."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2042