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VINUM: "Zurückhaltend fruchtig, mit Akzenten von Gewürzen und Kräutern; beginnt besonders geschmeidig, entwickelt gemächlich nicht nur Dichte und Tiefe, sondern auch mineralischen Schliff dank erstklassiger, perfekt integrierter Gerbstoffe, und kaum spürbarem Alkohol, endet sehr lang, auf den fruchtig-würzigen Noten der Nase. Gehört einmal mehr zu den grossen Weinen des Jahres."
95
DECANTER: "Intensely aromatic on the nose, perfumed and ripely fruited. Concentrated and nicely fleshy on the palate, the tannins give a bounce to the expression against the salty, blue fruits combined with freshness and juicy acidity. A little bit massy and forward still but this has lovely details, and you don't feel they've over extracted at all. Still has that touch of Pomerol glamour to it, deep with quite an intense initial taste that settles and expands with time in the glass towards a lovely airy, lifted finish. Lots of potential here. Tasted twice. Technical director Guillaume Fredoux and managing director Vincent Priou."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "Very linear and fine-tannined with a salty and white pepper character. Racy and chewy tannins but not overdone. Really spicy. Tight and focused. Fresh. 67% merlot, 27% cabernet franc, and 6% cabernet sauvignon."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Black cherries, flowers, citrus, and cocoa create the nose. On the palate, the wine is silky, elegant, fresh, and lusciously-textured. The finish, with its layers of chocolate-infused plums, and black cherries, with just a hint of spice, and espresso at the end really hit the spot. Beauregard is clearly on a roll, and this is their best vintage yet! Drink from 2025-2042."
17,5
WEINWISSER: "67 % Merlot, 27 % Cabernet Franc, 6 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 36 hl/ha, pH 3.8, 14 Vol.-%. Opulentes blaubeeriges Bouquet, Heidelbeergelee, frischer schwarzer Pfeffer, Minze, Lakritze und Waldbeerkompott. Am komplexen muskulösen Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, feinsandigem Extrakt, stützender Rasse und engmaschigem Tanninkorsett. Im konzentrierten Finale schwarzbeerige Konturen, dunkler Graphit und mehlige Adstringenz. 2029 – 2052."
92
FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Nuancen von Dörrpflaumen und dunklem Nugat, dezente überreife Aromen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Süß und opulent, reife Zwetschken, etwas Feigen, präsente Tannine, schokoladig, zeigt eine gewisse Rustikalität."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "Made by the team at Smith Haut Lafitte, the 2022 Château Beauregard is Merlot-dominated but includes 25% Cabernet Franc as well as a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. This darker plum-hued effort offers lots of chocolaty darker fruits, some spice, chocolate, and graphite notes, medium to full body, and firmer, aggressive tannins. It's clearly outstanding, yet the tannins will need to be watched in this one. Tasted twice with consistent notes."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: „A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Beauregard is deep garnet-purple in color. It features scents of baked black and red plums, boysenberry preserves, and crushed rocks with hints of underbrush and chargrill. The full-bodied palate is coated with ripe black fruits with a soft texture and just enough freshness, finishing earthy."