Beau Sejour Becot Vintage:1996 don't be fooled by its

don't be fooled by its forward approach

if not complexity

This is a far cry from the old-school style of Troplong Mondot from a few years back

Vérité's 2015 La Joie is deep

with furry tannins which are perhaps just a little dry - not the most elegant tannic texture

Beau Sejour Becot Vintage:1996 don't be fooled by itsDeep garnet in color, the 2010 Beau Sejour Becot reveals a lifted, slightly acetone scented nose over a core of baked blackberries and prunes plus wafts of dried bay leaves, pencil lead and tilled soil. Full bodied, the palate is pleasantly tart with firm, sturdy tannins supporting the generous herb laced black fruit preserves, finishing a tad chewy.