2012 Beauregard Bordeaux Red

2012 Beauregard

92 DEC

Featured Review

Open and enjoyable with a soft, silky texture. It's good quality with the gourmet side of Merlot more on evidence compared to the Cabernet Franc dominance of 2011. Very good quality, no need to wait so long. Drinking Window 2021 - 2038. Decanter

Decanter | 92 DEC

Solid, firm and tannic, this is a powerful success. It has equal weight of fruit and tannins and a palate that's intensely structured and complex. For long-term aging.

Wine Enthusiast | 92-94 WE

So beautiful and balanced with ultra-fine tannins and berry, hazelnut and chocolate character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Very fine indeed. Better in 2016.

James Suckling | 91 JS

From an historic estate in Pomerol dating back to the 18th century, the 2012 Beauregard (70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc) is a successful effort. The wine is dense ruby/purple and shows loads of licorice, blackcurrant and black cherry in a dense, medium to full-bodied very pure, rich style. This is somewhat of a sleeper of the vintage in Pomerol and very noteworthy. This should drink well for 10-15 years.

Robert Parker | 90 RP

Type of Wine	Bordeaux Red : Picture in your mind a combination of cedar, lead pencil, blackcurrant, plum and mineral aromatics, and texture that caresses your palate like a playful lover. The experience is thrilling from the first whiff to the final seconds of a tannic, generous finish - that is what you'll get from a Bordeaux Red
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
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