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Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarosse - 1er Grand Cru Classé 2017
Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarosse
Saint-Emilion - aoc
75clGrape Variety
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Sol
- clayey limestone
Age Moyen des VIGNES
- 40 years
Elevage
- 16-18 months in Oak
Production
- ~18'000
Description
Recognized as a Premier Grand Cru Classé from the origins of the
Saint-EmilionClassification, ChateauBeauséjourDuffau-Lagarrosse heirs
has belonged to the family since 1847. For seven generations, the Duffau-Lagarrosse heirs have striven to sustain this vineyard, a seven-hectare jewel, ingrained on the slope, offering itself to the wind and the sun to conserve its renown.
They count on an experienced team to conduct the necessary evolutions
and elevate the wines of Chateau Beauséjour to the highest level. It is in this spirit that they asked Nicolas Thienpont and Stéphane Derenoncourt to accompany them beginning with the 2009 vintage.
Awards
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95-96/100
James Suckling
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93-96/100
Wine Spectator
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94-96/100
Wine Enthusiast
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95-96/100
James Suckling
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93-96/100
Wine Spectator
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94-96/100
Wine Enthusiast
Tasting
It has a really excellent, juicy
character and good
persistency, with notes of liquorice and dark chocolate. »
Jane Anson, Decanter
Contains sulfites
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