Beausejour Becot 2007 . St Emilion GCC

This wine blends 70% merlot, 24% cabernet franc, and 6% cabernet sauvignon. It has a medium red-ruby colour and offers red and black cherries, liquorice, camphor, violet, and espresso aromas. On the palate, it is sweet and juicy with a good amount of vinosity and grip. The flavours of cherries, bitter chocolate, and espresso are well supported by most new oak. The wine has a firm and brisk style with enough lurking fat to support the tannins, which have been significantly tamed. The nose is more open than the palate and seems to open up a better palate.

This wine has received high scores from renowned critics and publications, reflecting its exceptional quality, balance, complexity, and potential for ageing. This makes it a highly regarded choice for collectors and connoisseurs.

Robert Parker gave it a score of 88, noting that there was a lot of oak and perhaps too much extraction. Nevertheless, he found the wine generous, structured, and with lots of depth. The 2007 vintage gives a mixed message of whether it will pull itself together or become ragged and disjointed. Time will tell.

Gilbert & Gaillard rated it 94, highlighting its velvet character, smooth and round texture, and potential for further development over the next 7 to 8 years due to its tannins and acidity.

Wine Enthusiast scored 93, noting its deep colour, dense nose, ripe fruit, a touch of chocolate, and floral undertones. The clean, full-bodied palate develops solid tannins, making it a unique and quite racy wine.