Château Beauregard 2021

A little toasted and spicy on the nose with dark bramble fruit aromas. Fresh and sappy but tight and coiled too, there's tension here and a sense of strictness in terms of texture and width of the palate. Fruit and acidity is there, but feels like the oak is on show a little and the tannins need more time to settle and expand. Good acidity underneath so give this time.

70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc. Intense bouquet, ripe wild strawberry, delicate roasted notes, Moroccan mint and light tobacco. On the complex palate with a silky texture, ripe extract, supporting freshness, ripe tannin framework and a straightforward body. In the focused, very long finish, red and blue berries, cardamom paired with an enticing milk-chocolate note. Overall, a refined seducer.

Spiced turmeric, cloves, blueberry, cassis, dark chocolate and cigar box. There is evident oak smoke, and this has charm and body through the mid-palate. Good for early to mid-term drinking, should comfortably age for 10 to 15 years.

The 2021 Clos Beauregard has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It delivers pure notes of ripe black plums and fresh blackberries, followed by hints of cracked black pepper, cardamom, and fertile loam. The medium-bodied palate is lively, with a chewy texture and just enough expressive fruit, finishing with an herbal lift.

We must applaud the fine success of this 2021. You plunge into a soup of dark fruits, combined with sweet spices and papier d’Arménie. The palate shows just the right extraction, with precise tannins, a smooth, sapid flow, and thirst‑quenching freshness.

The bouquet of Clos Beauregard 2021 stands out for its finesse and freshness, with enticing notes of dark berries and mint. Sleek in style, the wine is supported by tannins that provide a solid backbone, while its acidity brings brightness and freshness. An elegant, harmonious wine, ready to drink.

Next door, but separate from Château Beauregard, the clos is planted exclusively with Merlot. The wine is dense with its black-cherry aromas and jammy fruit. It is a dense wine, needing to age further. Drink from 2026.

Dark color of normal intensity and slightly evolved. Somewhat discreet nose, fruity and toasty. Immediately smooth on the palate, with a melting body and flavors that return on the finish. Average length.