2017 Croix de Beauséjour
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The 2017 Croix de Beauséjour is powerful, earthy and savory. Dried flowers, tobacco, cedar, menthol and licorice add aromatic nuance to this pleasantly hearty, rustic second wine. I would give the 2017 a year or so in bottle to help soften some of the contours that are present today. This is very nicely done. Tasted two times.
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Based on 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Croix de Beausejour is the second wine of Chateau Beausejour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) and reveals a deep ruby/purple color as well as classy notes of black raspberries, mulberries, spicy herbs, and dried earth. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and silky, it stays balanced, has building tannins, and is ideal for drinking over the coming 10-12 years. It tastes just like it should, a mini-Beausejour.
This has a beautiful sense of depth to the aromas with iodine, dark-plum essence, violets and wet stones. The palate has ample flesh and wide, deep tannins flow seamlessly with fresh, redder plums. Grainy, herbal finish. Holds long. Try from 2023.
About the producer
Ch. Beauséjour (previously known as Ch. Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse) is one of the finest Premier Grand Cru Classé estates in Saint-Emilion. Situated between Ch. Canon and Ch. Angélus on the limestone plateau, it is one of the best positioned in the appellation.