Château Beauséjour Fronsac 2020
The Wine
The same family has owned Château Bel-Air in Pomerol since 1914 and now into the 5 generation of ownership under the Melet family.
A 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc blend, Château Beauséjour typically sees a portion of the wine aged for 12-18 months in seasoned French oak barrels. An excellent entry level Bordeaux from the superb 2019 vintage. Presents a beautiful flamboyant dark garnet color. A warm, attractive, bouquet with blackberry and spice aromas. Quite round on the palate, with fine tannins. Tremendous value and very easy drinking here!
91 Points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast. "A rich, Merlot wine with some powerful tannins and ripe black fruits. It is a dense wine, concentrated with young acidity and a solid structure. Drink this fine wine from 2026."
The Details
Variety - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Sub Region - Fronsac
Extra - Cork
Year - 2020
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker
Now into the 5th generation of ownership under the Melet family who also own Chateau Bel-Air in Pomerol. Located near the village of Saillas close to to the Isle River (tributary of the Dordogne), the vineyards were first planted around 1870. Since 2011, the consultant oenologist has been Bordeaux star, Stephane Derenoncourt.