Beau-Séjour Bécot St-Emilion 2014

93-95 points Wine Enthusiast: "While this powerful wine does have considerable over-extraction, it also has swathes of ripe berry fruits. There is enough fruity richness that it should eventually dominate the tough structure and harmonize; it just needs time. (Apr 2015)"

94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2014 Beau-Séjour Bécot was picked between 8 and 20 October at 35hl/ha. It has a very well defined aroma with superb mineralité, a very classy and sophisticated bouquet that aspires to something more intellectual than the previous three vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin; very cohesive and sensual with a fine bead of acidity. The precision here is greater than previous vintages and the mineralité really comes through on the aftertaste so that you can feel that limestone, maybe for the first time defining this wine and its personality. Tasted at the château. Drink: 2018-2040. (Apr 2018)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "This delivers a vibrant core of raspberry and boysenberry preserves, freshened with hints of mint, savory and tobacco, all carried by fine threads of charcoal through the finish. Reveals a lovely tug of sweet earth at the end. Best from 2022 through 2032. (3/31/17)"

93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2014 Beau-Sejour Becot was tasted on two or three occasions. It has a generous and sensual bouquet with ample macerated red cherries, wild strawberry, vanilla pod and orange sorbet aromas. This is endowed with superb delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, beautifully integrated new oak, real depth and focus. You could argue that it needed to demonstrate more persistence on the finish but that would be clutching at straws. There is so much freshness and vivacity in this Saint Emilion that it really is a must-buy. Drink: 2019-2035. (Mar 2017)"