2018 Chateau Beauregard, Pomerol 1x6L

Vinous 88

The 2018 Beauregard is crisp and focused on the nose of truffle-tinged black fruit flanked by sous-bois and freshly rolled tobacco; gentle but persuasive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, quite tight and slightly angular in style. It is still rustic and a little rough-hewn compared to its peers, though it has charm and I appreciate the dash of black pepper on the aftertaste. [Neal Martin, 03/08/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2033

Robert Parker 94

Viticulture at Beauregard is organic, as at the sister property Smith Haut Lafitte, but Beauregard only lost about 15% of the crop to mildew. Composed of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Beauregard develops slowly to reveal a core of blackberry compote, plum preserves and blueberry pie with touches of smoked meats, tobacco, baking spices, yeast extract and fragrant earth. Full, rich, velvety and packed with rich, expressive black fruit preserves, it has plenty of freshness, finishing long and spicy. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 03/29/2019]

JancisRobinson.com 14/20

75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc; 50% new oak. Barrel sample. Black core, purple rim. Elderberry and blueberry ” thus both fresh and sweet. I don’t know what has happened here but it is really not good on the palate: hard and bitter. (JH) [04/02/2019]