Château Joanin Bécot 2022
Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon AOC
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Sister property to St-Emilion’s Beau-Séjour Bécot, Château Joanin offers a warm, ripe, velvety claret in this exceptional vintage. Merlot with Cabernet Franc, half of it aged in new oak barriques, it’s an appealing, opulent style to enjoy now or age.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Purple Crimson
- Merlot-based blend
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 31 December 2037
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Plush-textured blue and black fruit, weave of exotic spice, mocha
Aroma
Exotic spice, dark chocolate, earth, plum conserve
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Castillon is a tucked-away Right Bank Bordeaux appellation that, for too long, has lived in the shadow of its famous neighbour, Saint-Emilion. The two regions share the same soils, grapes and climate and the best Castillon wines certainly stand scrutiny next to the Grands Crus of the famous one. The upside is that claret lovers can still find Castillon wines at exceptionally good prices. Château Joanin came into the Bécot family in 2001. It has the highest vineyards in all Castillon, in the lieu-dit of Joanin. Juliette Bécot is today in charge and, with the renowned Bordeaux winemaker Thomas Duclos as consultant, it’s clear they are aiming high. Merlot with Cabernet Franc, aged 50% in new oak, this is a rich red. Open early and decant.
Castillon is a tucked-away Right Bank Bordeaux appellation that, for too long, h...
One of my favorites this year … punches above its weight. A real success and worth hunting down
Wine Advocate, 92 points
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