The 2021 Beau-Séjour Bécot is a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Beau-Séjour-Becot, primarily consists of 85% Merlot, with 13% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, through William Kelley, rated this wine 95 points. Kelley notes that it has "aromas of wild berries and plums mingled with notions of violets, lilac, forest floor, and spices." He describes it as "medium to full-bodied, deep and pure," with a "fleshy core of fruit" framed by "supple, polished tannins and bright acids." Kelley concludes that it is "seamless and sensual, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish."
James Suckling awarded the wine 94 points, highlighting its "blue fruit with violets and a hint of boysenberry." He appreciates its "integrated and fine tannins and a cool, linear finish," emphasizing its "solid length and brightness."
Jeff Leve, from TheWineCellarInsider.com, gave the highest rating of 96 points. Leve praises the wine's perfume of "licorice, cherries, flowers, cocoa, oceanic nuances, and a hint of cigar wrapper." He finds the wine expresses "purity, energy, grace, and lift," with "silky" tannins and a "gorgeous sense of purity in the red fruits" extending from the mid-palate through to the "elegant, long, energetic, sensual finish." He calls it "a major success for the vintage."
Jeb Dunnuck also rated it 94 points, describing it as "an absolutely brilliant wine in the vintage." He notes its "concentrated, medium-bodied style" and a profile of "black raspberries, flowers, chalky minerality, and subtle truffly notes." Dunnuck appreciates its finesse, elegance, and complexity.
Antonio Galloni of Vinous, who also rated it 96 points, describes the wine as "powerful, dense, and quite savory," with flavors of "dark red cherry, blood orange, spice, mint, rose petal, incense, and scorched earth."
Decanter awarded the wine 95 points, commenting on its "rose-edged raspberries on the nose with blackcurrant leaf, soft herbal and earthy tones." The review highlights its "gently floral and perfumed" nature, "direct and streamlined" palate, and "delicate texture," benefiting from "racy acidity and fruit density."
Overall, the 2021 Beau-Séjour Bécot is highly regarded for its complexity, elegance, and balance, making it a distinguished choice for the vintage.