Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Beausejour Duffau |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc |
Vintage: | 1995 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.8% |
Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vintage-specific scores vary by bottle and reviewer; similar Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) vintages commonly receive ratings in the low- to mid-90s from major critics and auction sellers. Verify bottle provenance for precise scores/awards
Tasting Note
Matured Right Bank profile: black cherry, plum, truffle, leather, cedar, dried herbs and tobacco. Silky, refined tannins, lively acidity and a persistent, mineral-spiced finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, beef rib, mushroom risotto, duck confit. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef rendang, rich Sichuan beef. Serve with umami-rich sauces and aged cheeses.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless/concrete vats with temperature control; matured 12–18 months in French oak barrels (portion new oak); blended from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, then fined and bottled after élevage.
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse), Premier Grand Cru Classé B. Small 6–7 hectare limestone-clay site with old vines; long-standing family ownership and a reputation for elegant, ageworthy Saint-Émilion wines.