Chateau Beauséjour-Bécot Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2020

Château Beauséjour-Bécot, Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé, 2020 vintage, 75cl bottle. A historic estate on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, run by the Bécot family for several decades.

Who produces Chateau Beauséjour-Bécot Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2020?

Château Beauséjour-Bécot is a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé wine estate. The estate belongs to the Bécot family, who acquired it in 1969 and included it in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru classification alongside other family-owned estates in the commune.

The vineyard is managed in the tradition of the region's great classified estates, with particular attention paid to parcel selection and small-batch vinification, characteristic of estates of this rank.

On what terroir is Chateau Beauséjour-Bécot Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2020 produced?

The Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé appellation extends across the limestone plateau and slopes overlooking the Dordogne Valley. The soils, composed of asteria limestone and clay-limestone, favor the cultivation of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the appellation's predominant grape varieties, in a temperate maritime climate conducive to even ripening.

What dishes pair with Chateau Beauséjour-Bécot Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2020?

Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé wines traditionally pair with roasted or braised red meats, game, and aged cheeses, their tannic structure complementing the richness of these dishes.

At what temperature should Chateau Beauséjour-Bécot Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé 2020 be served?

Serving at around 16 to 18°C is generally recommended for wines from this appellation. Saint-Émilion classified growths are renowned for their aging potential, which can extend to fifteen or twenty years depending on the vintage.