Château Beau-Séjour Bécot - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2013

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

the3/31/2016

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

A strong effort from this Premiere Grand Cru Classe in St.-Emilion, the 2013 final blend of 80% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon hit 13.5% natural alcohol. The wine was made from grapes harvested October 7-18. About 5,500 cases were produced, which is far less than usual, but what’s there is impressive in this tough year. Dense, plum/purple in color, with a serious bouquet of graphite, black currants, kirsch, licorice and toasty oak, it is well-endowed, medium-bodied, and moving toward a fuller tactile impact and more texture than most wines. This has a long, supple finish and should be drinkable at a relatively early age. Look for this wine to come into its own in another several years and last for 12-15.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

88-91 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe5/16/2014

Dark ruby.  Deep aromas of small dark berries, cedar, ink and graphite.  Rich and dense, showing an almost unctuous quality to the plum, blackberry and floral flavors, a real rarity in 2013 wines.  Finishes with youthfully chewy but ripe tannins.  This wine has well above average density and is a real success for the vintage. 

timatkin.com

93 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe5/7/2014

The rich vein of form continues at this impressive St Emilion property. The tannins are particularly fine in this 2013, supported by sweet, aromatic oak, bright acidity and flavours of blackberry, plum and Asian spices. The 4% Cabernet adds backbone.

matthewjukes.com

17 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

Pretty good core of ripe red fruit in the core and a nice, if masculine, oaky tang throughout. Good depth and impact and nice weight, too. It needs some time to settle down but will be a medium-weight charmer with blackberry and spice in due course.

Jancis Robinson

15 / 20

byRichard Hemmingsthe4/22/2014

Light palate with a vegetal underripeness beneath the fruit. Simple, light, not unattractive but not wholly expressive either. Seems a little warm on the finish too.

Vinous

87-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/18/2014

The 2013 Beau-Séjour-Bécot is lovely. Tobacco, earthiness, iron, dark stone fruits and spices all meld together in an expressive, juicy wine for the vintage. There is plenty of near and medium-term appeal in the 2013, a wine that impresses for its balance. My sense is that the 2013 could very well surprise on the upside. There is plenty to look forward to. Tasted twice.

Decanter.com

16,75 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/15/2014

Purple hue. Red fruit nose. Good depth of fruit. Harmonious and fresh. Touch  grainy and dry on the finish. 

My Bettane + Desseauve

17 / 20

the4/15/2014

Gourmand, savoureux et harmonieux, gommant avec beaucoup d’élégance et de savoir faire tous les aspects sévères du millésime, long et profond.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2014

The Château Beausejour Bécot has a ripe bouquet with dark berries, crème de cassis and iodine scents that are nicely defined and for the vintage, quite opulent. The palate is medium-bodied with fine extraction: smooth and velvety in texture with nicely judged acidity and a long spicy, almost Pomerol-like finish. It does not possess the depth or complexity of a great Beausejour Bécot, but it should give pleasure over the next 8 to 10 years.

Jamessuckling.com

89-90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/8/2014

A juicy, savory wine for the vintage with a mineral, berry and dark-fruit character. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish.      

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2014

Fresh and bright, with pure cassis and blackberry fruit gently inlaid with sweet spice and licorice hints. The lively finish lets everything hang nicely. —J.M.

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe3/31/2014

This is a structured, dry wine that is more about dry tannins than fruit. There is a juicy element that should give the wine great richness for the future, although it will be a long time.