| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This 17.5 hectare vineyard sits on the edge of the Pomerol plateau and quality has improved recently since the purchase of the estate by the owners of Galleries Lafayette and the Cathiard family of Smith Haut Lafitte. The vines average 35 years and the 2018 blend is 70% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2019 Beauregard offers up a rich bouquet of plums, cherries, baking chocolate and licorice, followed by a full-bodied, fleshy and sumptuous palate that's broad and enveloping, with an ample core of fruit, melting tannins and ripe but succulent acids. This is a gourmand, demonstrative Pomerol that's already drinking well. This certified-organic estate on the edge of the Pomerol plateau, opposite Petit Village, has been replanted at higher density and benefits from carefully winemaking. Drink 2021-2043.
The 2019 Beauregard remains just a little muted on the nose and only gradually reveals blackberry, sage and truffle scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit mixed with the briny element that I commented upon from barrel, and good substance on the finish. This meliorates in the glass and I wager that it will evolve into a very fine Pomerol. Drink 2024-2045.
Polished and thoughtful with blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character. It’s full-bodied with high-quality tannins and a subtle finish.
