The 2010 Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse) Bordeaux Blend is a standout wine from Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse), has garnered widespread acclaim from critics, earning exceptional scores across the board.
James Suckling, in his review on 4/1/2011, awarded the wine an impressive 99 points, lauding it as "clearly the best wine from here since 1989 or 1990." Suckling highlighted the wine's "intensity of dark fruits" and the "finish that lasts for minutes," underscoring its dense and impressive character.
Chuck Hayward from JJ Buckley noted the wine's composition—73% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon—and gave it a score of 96. His review praised the wine's "effusive aromas of pure cassis" and its "mouth-coating fruit with underlying notes of fresh earth and granite," suggesting it is best enjoyed between 2021-2025.
Wine Spectator awarded the wine 95 points, describing it as having a "beautiful, floral-tinged style," with a core of "kirsch and linzer torte" and additional notes of "red licorice, bergamot, black tea, and blood orange." The review emphasized the wine's "terrific range" and potential for aging, recommending it be enjoyed from 2015 through 2030.
Vinous also gave the wine 95 points, noting its "vivid ruby" color and "captivating aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, sweet spices, and minerals." The review praised the wine's "lush and concentrated" palate and "very polished tannins," highlighting its depth and complexity.
Wine Enthusiast scored the wine at 94 points, appreciating its "solid and dense" nature and "big improvements at this château." The review mentioned the wine's balance between acidity and ripe fruit, with a "touch of smokiness from the wood aging."
Decanter was highly favorable, awarding 97 points and describing the wine as "intense" with "concentration and depth," featuring notes of "liquorice root and dark bitter chocolate." The review predicted excellent aging potential.
Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the wine a perfect score of 100, calling it a "legend in the making" with "insanely concentrated" fruit and "waves of dark, pure sweet fruit."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded a perfect score of 100, noting its "structured, masculine and steely" nature with "black raspberry confiture" and "enormous floral notes." The review emphasized the wine's "astonishing freshness and precision."
Jane Anson and The Wine Independent both scored the wine 97 and 98 points, respectively, noting its "muscular, slow to open" nature and "formidable backbone of firm, grainy tannins."
With its high scores and consistent praise, the 2010 Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse) is a remarkable wine with long aging potential, making it a worthy addition to any cellar.
