2019 Château Beauséjour
By Chateau Beausejour
2019 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France
In the pantheon of Saint-Emilion's myriad jewels, one name that continually outshines with artisanal brilliance is the 2019 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse from Chateau Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse. The vintage is a chorus of claret complexity and concentration—a testament to a remarkable growing season nestled within Bordeaux's right bank.
A Vintage Sculpted from Time and Terroir
The vintage narrative for Bordeaux in 2019 speaks of balance and finesse, heralding what many connoisseurs regard as one of the defining harvests of the 21st century. At Chateau Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse, such propitious conditions yielded a wine that deftly weaves between power and poise. It is a rare breed—a vintage that procures gravity and grace in each sip.
An Investable Chronicle from a Storied Estate
As a cornerstone for astute wine investors, the 2019 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse reveals a medley of ripe red and black fruits with an underlying ribbon of spice and graphite—echoes of its chiselled limestone terroir. This reverential treatment of fruit is etched into every decanter, promising a trajectory of maturation that will surely intrigue collectors and drinkers alike.
The tannins speak of meticulous cultivation, presenting themselves as both assertive yet silken—a vivid counterpoint to the wine's lush vibrancy. With time, expect this marvel to unfurl further into an opulent pageant of flavour and texture seldom matched by its peers.
To crystalize my thoughts on the 2019 Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse from Chateau Beausejour Duffau-Lagarrosse—a wine that invokes the quintessence of its prestigious appellation—I foresee it holding a luminous place in cellars attuned to the splendour of Saint-Emilion's finest offerings. The composition of this 2019 rendering encapsulates an illustrious vintage marked for greatness, making it an unmissable focal point for prudent investment and contemplative enjoyment.
Market price (SGD)
$1,030.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
36.47
Scores and tasting notes
Composed of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse) was harvested from the 24th of September to the 7th of October. Yields were 45 hectoliters per hectare this year with about 60% of production going into the grand vin. Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose is deceptively forward to begin, giving a wonderful intensity of Morello cherries, wild blueberries and boysenberries scents, soon unfurling to reveal more and more layers: pencil lead, cast-iron pan, wilted roses, oolong tea and charcoal with a hint of garrigue. The medium to full-bodied palate is charged with energetic, crunchy black fruits, framed by firm, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and minerally. If this delivers on its promise, it should be very long-lived indeed! About 2,000 cases are anticipated to be made.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 18 June 2020