2021 Beauregard
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Tasting notes
Tasted blind. Mid crimson. There’s an unusual minty note to this. It’s not top drawer but no one could object to it. It’s rather more like a sweetish red wine than a Pomerol. A little depth but not much. (JR)
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James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
The 2021 Château Beauregard is based on 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc that spent 18 months in wood (45% new). It has a healthy ruby/plum hue as well as ripe black cherry and mulberry fruit that gives way to more spice, damp earth, and subtle chocolate-like aromas and flavors. It's nicely balanced and has a supple, layered mouthfeel and ripe tannins, all making for a delicious, relatively forward, outstanding Pomerol to drink over the coming 10-12 years.
The 2021 Beauregard, which is the first vintage with a seasoning of Cabernet Sauvignon (2.5%), has a light bouquet, though one that is nicely defined with black cherries, wild strawberry, bergamot and a touch of forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, well-balanced with a dash of white pepper and graphite toward the finish. Moderate in length, it is an easy-drinking Pomerol to enjoy over the next decade.
The 2021 Beauregard is a tasty, expressive Pomerol to drink now and over the medium term. A healthy dollop of Cabernet Franc in the blend adds aromatic presence. Dried herbs, incense, tobacco, menthol, licorice and sage are some of the notes that open with coaxing. I would give this a few years in bottle to come together. There's a lot of wine here.
About the producer
Named after its founder, Bernard Beauregard, this property is one of few Pomerol addresses to have an actual château – here a stately 18th-century construction designed by the man behind Bordeaux’s Grand Théâtre.