Beauregard 2022 (750ML)

95 DE / 94-95 JS / 94 JA / 92-94 VM / 90-92 JD / 89-91 WI

Intensely aromatic on the nose, perfumed and ripely fruited. Concentrated and nicely fleshy on the palate, the tannins give a bounce to the expression against the salty, blue fruits combined with freshness and juicy acidity. A little bit massy and forward still but this has lovely details, and you don't feel they've over extracted at all. Still has that touch of Pomerol glamour to it, deep with quite an intense initial taste that settles and expands with time in the glass towards a lovely airy, lifted finish. Lots of potential here. Tasted twice. Technical director Guillaume Fredoux and managing director Vincent Priou. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter

Very linear and fine-tannined with a salty and white pepper character. Racy and chewy tannins but not overdone. Really spicy. Tight and focused. Fresh. 67% merlot, 27% cabernet franc, and 6% cabernet sauvignon. - James Suckling

Inky in colour, clear spice on the first attack, this grips on tight and shows lovely slate-textured tannins, along with bilberry, black cherry, white pepper. Tannins that are very much in control, even heading towards strict at this point. Impressive, a great quality if serious Beauregard. First year with Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, on a 70ares plot of deep gravels, a tiny but important slice of this 17.5ha property. 45% new oak for ageing, with 15% aged in 500l oak caks, 36hl/h yield, which for the year was pretty good for Pomerol. Tasted twice. winemaker Guillaume Fredoux, overseen by director Vincent Priou. - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

The 2022 Beauregard is gorgeous. Dark, ample and seductive, the 2022 is bursting with dark red-toned fruit, spice, leather and dried herbs. There’s tremendous depth and textural resonance, elements that blossom with a bit of time in the glass. In 2022, the blend is 67% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, the first time Cabernet Sauvignon has been in this blend. Notable. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Made by the team at Smith Haut Lafitte, the 2022 Château Beauregard is Merlot-dominated but includes 25% Cabernet Franc as well as a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. This darker plum-hued effort offers lots of chocolaty darker fruits, some spice, chocolate, and graphite notes, medium to full body, and firmer, aggressive tannins. It's clearly outstanding, yet the tannins will need to be watched in this one. Tasted twice with consistent notes. - Jeb Dunnuck

A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Beauregard is deep garnet-purple in color. It features scents of baked black and red plums, boysenberry preserves, and crushed rocks with hints of underbrush and chargrill. The full-bodied palate is coated with ripe black fruits with a soft texture and just enough freshness, finishing earthy. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent