2019 Chateau Petit Becot - St. Emilion (750ml)

Petit Becot is the second wine of Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, the Premier Grand Cru Classé estate on Saint-Émilion’s limestone plateau. It comes from the same old vines and clay-over-limestone soils as the grand vin, in a more approachable style. The 2019 is juicy and ripe, with raspberry, red currant and cherry, plus red berry and stone fruit aromas. Earthy minerality runs underneath. The tannins are fine-grained, the acidity is fresh, and the finish is long for the price. It’s a good fit for duck breast with cherry glaze, coq au vin or a mixed grill.