2018 Chateau Beauregard Pomerol [WA93-95][JD94][D93][JS93][WE92]

Producer: Chateau Beauregard 
Region: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France  
Blend: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc
Year: 2018 

Wine Advocte, 93-95 Points 

"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." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points 

"Loads of meaty black cherries, currants, truffle, chocolate, and tobacco emerge from the 2018 Château Beauregard. Full-bodied, it has a round, elegant texture, classic Pomerol finesse, silky tannins, and a great finish. Based on 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, this pure, balanced, outstanding Pomerol will keep for 15-20 years in cold cellars." 

Decanter, 93 Points 

"This has a creamy texture, gorgeous rich fruit with touches of caramel. They managed a yield of 34hl/ha even with organic farming in a year when many people lost a lot of fruit. Plum, damson, extremely silky tannins, easy to love. 50% new oak is the classic amount used today, down from around 80% 10 years ago, and the chargrilled effect here is subtly enticing. This is still in barrel right now." 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

"Aromas of plums and berries with bark and light chili undertones. Medium body with round tannins and pretty balance. From organically grown grapes. Drink in 2023." 

Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points 

"Rich in supple Merlot, this wine shows full, ripe black fruits and plenty of solid tannins to balance. Power comes from the concentrated black-plum flavors and rich structure that have come together well. Drink from 2025." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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