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The 2021 Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse) is a Bordeaux blend with a composition of 73% Merlot and 27% Cabernet Franc. Produced in the renowned Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France, this wine marks a significant vintage as it is the first crafted by Joséphine Duffau Lagarrosse since she reclaimed control of the family estate in April 2021.
The majority of professional reviewers have given this wine high praise. James Suckling awarded it an outstanding score of 97, describing it as having "fascinating depth and complexity" with a "beautifully knit fruit and oak spices" profile. He noted its "glossy, bright but subtle" nature with a finish that lasts "well over a minute" (jamessuckling.com).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 93, highlighted the wine's "aromas of raspberries and cherries mingled with rose petals and spices," and pointed out its "excellent depth at the core" and a "long, mineral and gently vanillin-inflected finish" (William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).
Jane Anson of janeanson.com gave the wine a 94, applauding its "finesse and pummice stone texture" and its ability to "capture the spirit of the vintage." She noted the wine's "lemongrass, peony, rose petals, graphite, gunsmoke, raspberry, and redcurrant" flavors.
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com scored it 95, praising its "flowers, black cherries, licorice, chocolate-covered plums, crushed rocks, stones, and espresso" aromas. He described its palate as "silky, spicy, vibrant, and refined," with a long finish "loaded with sweet, ripe, red fruits with a touch of salted chocolate."
Other notable reviews include Decanter's 95, describing the wine as "supple, agile, and sappy on the palate" with "definite concentration" and "aromatic complexity" (Decanter). Jeb Dunnuck also rated it 94, calling it "an incredibly elegant, seamless wine that will have two decades or more of longevity" (jebdunnuck.com).
Overall, the 2021 Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse) is an exceptional wine that has garnered significant acclaim, particularly for its depth, complexity, and elegant structure.