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Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2018-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2016

Tasted blind. Lively crimson. Elderberries and lots of life. This should disappoint no one. Just a little dry on the end but it should be GV . (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

15
15/20

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com

More reviews and scores

91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Drink 2016-2024, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2016

The 2012 Joanin Bécot is dark, open and quite seductive. Black cherry, plum, spice and leather all meld together in a very pretty, gracious wine with soft contours to drink now and over the next handful of years. The 2012 is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Jean-Philippe Fort is the consulting winemaker. This is a gorgeous wine that delivers superb quality as well as value.

89 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 89/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2015

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2015-2022, Robert Parker, Apr 2015

This property continues to make terrific value wines. The 2012, a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, is a major sleeper of the vintage. Gorgeous, plump black cherry, kirsch and blackcurrant fruit mixed with incense, licorice and spice jump from the glass of this opaque ruby/purple wine. Fleshy, opulent and a dead ringer for a top Pomerol, this beauty from the Becot family is once again a major over-achiever. Drink over the next 5-7 years.

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Joanin Becot
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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