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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Beau-Séjour Bécot is deep, vivid and wonderfully alive. Dynamic and explosive, with striking inner perfume, Beau-Séjour Bécot is hauntingly beautiful. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice and rose petal soar out of the glass. Silky, refined tannins add to the wine's finesse. The increase of Cabernet Franc in the blend has added aromatic depth and textural elegance. There's a feeling of transparency here that is impossible to miss. Beau-Séjour Bécot has grown into one of the most distinctive wines in Bordeaux. Simply put, the 2024 is magnificent. That's all there is to it. Élevage is 55% in new oak, 15% in once-used barrels and the rest in 20HL casks. Tasted two times. 04/2025

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

A blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Beau-Séjour Bécot was picked in late September. Clusters were open rather than compact, lessening botrytis pressure, making it easier to wait to attain full maturity. Offering up aromas of dark berries, violets, rose petals and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, polished and layered, with beautifully refined tannin, integrated acidity and a long, aromatic finish. Once again, this impeccably managed estate has delivered a terrific performance in challenging conditions. 04/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2024 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc, aging in 55% new oak with a small part in foudre. Ripe black cherries, leafy herbs, damp earth, and crushed stone notes define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, an ultra-fine mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and a great finish. This is brilliant, and I'd put it up with the crème de la crème of the vintage, especially in this elegant, finesse-driven style. Tasted twice with consistent results. 05/2025

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense, aux reflets pourpres. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr et subtil. Gagne une touche de fleurs et de framboise à l'agitation du verre. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, parfumé au milieu, le vin fond sur le palais sur un gras fin et une douce sucrosité dans la persistance. Bonne longueur séveuse. Fait penser à la Bourgogne. Assemblage : 78 % merlot, 22 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13°1 - pH : 3,44. Rendement : 32 hl/ha. Production : 60 000 bouteilles. 04/2025