FR Château Beausejour, Fronsac AOC

The Melet family has owned Château Bel-Air in Pomerol since 1914 and Château Beausejour in Fronsac for five generations. Following the family tradition, the focus remains on quality. Since 2011, the consultant oenologist has been Bordeaux’s rising star, Stéphane Derenoncourt.

VARIETALS

85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE

2018

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE

Bright ruby color.

NOSE

Going crescendo, this wine begins timidly, with a discreet nose with aromas of red fruits and quite delicate stone fruits.

PALATE

The palate is more assertive, with a nice tannic presence, medium-bodied, a woody touch due to aging in barrels and a good overall harmony.

AGEING

The wine is aged for 18 months, two-third in barrels.

PAIRING

Ideal with beef, barbecued meat, veal chops.

VIVINO 3.8

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