CHÂTEAU BEAUSÉJOUR DUFFAU LAGAROSSE
2011 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Grapes | Cab Franc, Merlot, Cab Sauv |
Colour | Red |
Origin | France, Bordeaux |
Sub-district | Saint Emilion & Satellites |
Village | Saint Emilion |
Classification | 1er Grand Cru Classé |
A blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc, the Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse has a powerful bouquet with lifted red fruits with floral notes underpinned by noticeable creamy new oak. It retains fine definition and is not overpowering. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a very fine structure and great symmetry. This is an excellent Saint Emilion for the vintage that has a lovely caressing finish that belies its backbone. Superb. Rating: 92-94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Apr 2012)
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