I am reviewing this chateau alongside Lafite, Latour, Haut Brion and other elite producers.
This chateau is not an elite producer. They do not own the same vinification technology, for example. Yet they have better sloping and equally excellent soil than many top producers in Saint Emillion (highest chalky clay hillside in the area).
However, what makes this property stand out is an unique feature - old vines. Beausejour has entire plots of vines planted in 1901, 1902 and 1934. As a general rule, old vines yield much less juice of much higher quality than young vines.
While you may find some 80-year old vines at other Bordeaux properties, you will not find any other wine made entirely from 109 years old vines.
If you can get hold of the Beausejour 1901, do so. If you can find their exceptional premier vin, buy that too.
Chateau Beausejour at Montagne St. Emilion easily rivals the famous names. read more