2023 Château Joanin Becot

The 2023 Joanin-Bécot is one of the best wines I have tasted here. Vibrant and floral, with explosive fruit, Joanin-Bécot has it all. Dark and resonant notes of rose petal, spice and blood orange lift from the glass. There’s terrific density, class and purity. All the elements are so well balanced. Tasted two times.

- Antonio Galloni (04/2024)

A tangy and juicy red with orange-peel, dark-cherry and currant aromas and flavors. Hints of terra-cotta and salt. Medium to full body with freshness and verve. (04/2024)

The 2023 Château Joanin Bécot comes from limestone soils in the Castillon region and is mostly Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. It’s deep ruby/plum-hued and displays a gorgeous limestone character in its black raspberry and redcurrant-like fruits as well as spring flowers, spice, and chalky minerality. Brought up 65% new oak and hitting 14.7% alcohol, it's beautifully ripe, has medium-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. This is a hidden little gem of a wine. (05/2024)

A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Joanin Becot has a pH of 3.6 and is deep garnet-purple in color. It races out with ready-to-go scents of black cherries and juicy blackberries, with suggestions of tobacco and black pepper, plus touches of graphite and bay leaves. The medium-bodied palate is lively and lightly chewy, with just enough black berry flavors and a peppery finish. (05/2024)

The 2023 Joanin Bécot is a solid performance this year, evoking aromas of violet, flowers, dark wild berries and iris, followed by a precise, tense, juicy and savory palate that is fleshier than the 2022 vintage, with velvety tannins and a tense, ethereal and calcareous finish. It's a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

- Yohan Castaing (04/2024)