2001 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot

The 2001 Beau-Séjour Bécot was picked between 1 and 12 October. The nose has much more vigor and delineation compared to the 2000: vibrant black fruit, raspberry preserve, a touch of orange blossom and an undercurrent of mineralité that has been missing in older vintages up until now. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, lithe tannin and well judged acidity. It does not possess the complexity of later vintages but the texture is just lovely, rounded and soft, very harmonious towards the finish. Drink this fine Saint-Émilion now and over the next ten years. Tasted at the château.