The 2019 Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse) is a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned Saint-Émilion region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, composed of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc, is characterized by its deep and complex profile, a testament to the potential of the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion.
James Suckling commends the wine for its "blackberries and black chocolate with licorice and berry highlights," adding that it is "very subtle and refined for this estate." He suggests that the wine needs a few more years to mature, recommending consumption after 2024.
Decanter offers an impressive score of 97, praising its "gorgeously aromatic and concentrated nose" with "cool blue fruits on the palate, blueberries, plums and black cherries." The review highlights its "energy and vibrancy" and advises buyers to hold onto this wine for future enjoyment, suggesting a drinking window between 2027 and 2044.
Jeff Leve notes the wine's elegance and mineral essence, describing it as "fresh, deep, long and packed with elements of crushed rocks and stones." He also appreciates the "salty tannins on the backend," which enhance the rich flavors of black cherries, plums, and black raspberries.
Jeb Dunnuck also rates the wine highly at 96 points, describing it as "rich, medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced" with "remarkable purity and precision." He notes that while the wine is currently "tighter, more closed," it promises to be "incredibly long-lived."
Vinous' Neal Martin describes it as "composed and more backward" with a structured palate that requires time to fully open up. Similarly, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate highlights its "structural refinement and vibrancy of flavor," indicating a long, precise finish.
Overall, the 2019 Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse) is a promising wine that is expected to develop beautifully with time, showcasing the classic traits of a fine Saint-Émilion.