Wine Spectator – 96-99 (April 2019)
By James Molesworth
Juicy and forward, with fresh plum, blackberry, and anise notes. Dense yet silky and refined, revealing a long mineral echo on the finish. So pure it’s almost too easy to drink—until you realize how incredibly long it lasts.

Wine Advocate – 95-97 (April 2019)
By Lisa Brown-Perrotti
A bold and expressive nose: stewed plums, blackberry pie, Black Forest cake, menthol, mocha, licorice, wild sage, and lavender. Full-bodied with powerful energy, rich layers of dark berry preserves, and vibrant earthy notes. Framed by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced.
Blend: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest: Merlot (Sept 12–25), Cabernet (Oct 4, 5, 10)
Yield: 46 hl/ha
Aging: 65% new barriques, 35% vats/amphorae/large oak casks

Le Point – 17.5–18 (April 2019)
By Olivier Bompas
(No tasting description provided, but strong score)

JamesSuckling.com – 95-96 (April 2019)
By James Suckling
Very fresh and beautiful with extremely fine tannins that melt into the pure fruit. Medium to full body. Crisp and fruity with a wonderful, minutes-long finish. Grows in stature over time.

The Wine Cellar Insider – 96-98 (April 2019)
By Jeff Leve
Floral and mint aromas with dark chocolate, black plums, and cherries. Highest concentration yet from this estate, showing lift, minerality, and fleshy, sensual dark fruits. Silky finish with pure fruit essence.
Blend: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 65% new French oak, 35% amphorae and used oak
Harvest: Merlot (Sept 12–25), Cabernet (Oct 4–10)

The Wine Doctor – 94-96 (April 2019)
By Chris Kissack
Dark violet-cherry hue. Fine, fresh nose with cherry skins and toasty edges. Elegant palate with plum fruit, glossy texture, velvety tannins, and bright acidity. Structured yet refined, with fresh energy. A great success.
Élevage: New and older barrels, 20hl foudre, amphorae

Les Echos – "Nos Favoris" (April 6, 2019)
By Yohan Castaing
Radical stylistic shift to better reflect the terroir. “Al dente” dark fruit, fleshy and tense palate structured by limestone—great aging potential.

Beckustator – 95-97 (April 2019)
By Yves Beck
Garnet-violet color. Intense aromas of sour cherry, blueberry, spices. Refined oak well integrated with fruit. Mouthfeel is savory and elegant. Tannins reveal themselves slowly and handle the wine's vibrancy well. Fruity, persistent finish.
Drink: 2024–2043

Anthocyanes – 96-98+ (April 2019)
By Yohan Castaing
Brilliant, fresh nose: blackberry, blueberry, plum, raspberry. Floral with air. Crystalline structure, limestone base, chiselled tannins, and tremendous length. Possibly the best and most precise Beau-Séjour Bécot in a long time. A stunning wine.

Decanter – 95 (April 2019)
By Jane Anson
First vintage fully led by Juliette Bécot with new technical director Jean de Cournuaud. Delicate yet creamy and fleshy, aromatic and floral. Tannins emphasize minerality—slate, rosemary, white pepper. Long harvest (Sept 12–Oct 12), 50 hl/ha.
Tannin Count: 75 IPT
Aging: Amphorae, 20hl Stockinger casks, 225l barrels
Drink: 2027–2042

La Revue du Vin de France – 17-18 (April 2019)
By Pierre Citerne
Continues stylistic evolution. Without losing intensity, the tannins are now more elegant and harmonious from gentler extraction. Aging is subtle, allowing the ripe, fleshy, refined fruit to shine without muscularity.