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.