1998 Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

(91 Points  --  Wine Advocate)

The 1998 exhibits flamboyant, obvious new oak, but unlike other years, there is more concentration, power, and depth behind the vanillin/pain grille notes. Full-bodied, dense, and chewy, with copious peppery, herb-tinged, red currant, black currant, and blackberry fruit, this is a lush, generously-endowed offering with a lightly tannic finish. (RP)   Review Date: 04/2001