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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 16/20 · Drink 2017-2030, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2017

Tasted blind. Still quite purplish. Easy and even a little sharp in terms of acidity, with a decent charge of tannin and ambition. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2015-2025, Robert Parker, Jun 2015

Joanin-Bécot is one of the most reliable and consistently excellent wines from the Côtes de Castillon, and all the credit has to go to the inspired work of Juliette Bécot. The gorgeous 2005 is just now coming into its plateau of maturity, where it should easily stay for a decade or more. With super-ripe black cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant fruit interwoven with incense, licorice and a touches of espresso roast and spice, this full-bodied, opulent, lusciously constructed wine is a beauty of purity and symmetry as well as depth and texture. Drink it over the next decade or more. It is a sleeper of the vintage.

89 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 89/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Nov 2012

13.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 13.5/20 · Drink 2013-2018, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2009

Massive ripeness – almost wet fur on the nose – and then very drying tannins. OTT for those who seek refreshment in a wine. (JR)

About the producer

Joanin Becot
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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