Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse 2022 Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, 100/100 punten
A curl of woodsmoke and cedar aromatics, peony and crushed roses, fleshy black fruits, rose petals, love the switch between the texture of opulent silk and pumice stone tannic grip, this is exceptionally good. Josephine Duffau Lagrosse's first vintage from beginning to end. A low 3.4ph, reflecting the limestone soils, bottling two months later than usual because of new cellar construction, so 18 months in barrel, 70% new oak, rest in one year old oak. Axel Marchal and Julien Viaud consultants. A potential 100 points during En Primeur, living up to billing.

Falstaff, 100/100 punten
Deep dark ruby in colour with an opaque core, purple reflections, and subtle brightening on the rim. On the nose, a multi-faceted bouquet of black forest berries, delicate herbal spices, subtle floral nuances, and a hint of crystallised violets in the background. The juicy, full-bodied palate is freshly structured and rich in finesse, with a creamy texture, red berry nuances, and a lingering, citrussy-mineral finish, An immensely delicate wine with excellent aging potential, you would never think this had 14.5% alcohol.