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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: fresh red cherry, plum, light herbs, soft cedar
Palate: strawberry, red fruit, gentle tannin, light mineral
The renamed second wine of Beau-Sejour Becot (formerly Tournelle de Beau-Sejour Becot), renamed Petit Becot in 2012. Merlot-dominant with fresh red cherry character and gentle tannin; designed for early drinking pleasure.
What it pairs with
- Grilled beef burger with Emmental Juicy red fruit and medium tannin complement the burger's beef patty; mild cheese integrates easily.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Roast pork loin with apples Red fruit register echoes the apple; gentle acidity cuts through pork fat.More wines for pork →
- Chicken terrine with herbs Delicate poultry terrine matches the wine's fresh, medium-bodied profile; herb accompaniment finds the wine's light herbal notes.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
How to serve Petit Becot
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled beef burger with Emmental, Roast pork loin with apples, Chicken terrine with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Petit Becot is the renamed second wine of Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot. Previously known as Tournelle de Beau-Sejour Becot, the name was modernized to Petit Becot in 2012. Produced from younger vines and parcels not selected for the grand vin, it reflects the same plateau limestone terroir in a more accessible register.
- 2012Renamed Petit Becot (previously Tournelle de Beau-Sejour Becot)
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Classification
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
- Oak
- Aged in used French oak barrels; lower new-oak ratio than grand vin
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
Frequently asked about Petit Becot
What does Petit Becot taste like?
On the nose, fresh red cherry, plum, light herbs, soft cedar. On the palate, strawberry, red fruit, gentle tannin, light mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium and approachable with fresh fruit finish. The renamed second wine of Beau-Sejour Becot (formerly Tournelle de Beau-Sejour Becot), renamed Petit Becot in 2012. Merlot-dominant with fresh red cherry character and gentle tannin; designed for early drinking pleasure.
When should I drink Petit Becot?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Petit Becot?
Grilled beef burger with Emmental is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin with apples and Chicken terrine with herbs. Juicy red fruit and medium tannin complement the burger's beef patty; mild cheese integrates easily.
What grapes are in Petit Becot?
The blend is Merlot, Cabernet Franc. The wine is classified as Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.
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