{"product_id":"chateau-joanin-becot-cotes-de-castillon-2018-750ml","title":"Château Joanin Bécot Côtes de Castillon 2020(750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is very spicy with lots of crushed sea salt and cloves. Dark fruit, chocolate and blackberries. Very round, yet chewy. A luxurious red from this appellation. 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull of life, with a blueberry coulis burst on the attack and raspberry leaf edging. Some austerity to the tannins, but settles in to the glass, and this should be ready to go within a year or two of bottling. A yield of 20hl\/ha, low mainly from the hail at the end of May rather than the drought. They lost around 40% of the vineyard (also why less Cabernet Franc is in the blend than usual). Consultant Thomas Duclos, technical director Jean de Cornuaud. The estate is located in St-Philippe d'Aiguilhe, with a cooler terroir than Beausejour Becot, meaning harvest here was September 19th to October 9th.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Joanin Becot has a deep purple-black color and fragrant notions of Morello cherries, black raspberries, stewed plums and violets, with hints of cardamom and Sichuan pepper, plus a touch of forest floor. The medium-bodied palate is soft and juicy, delivering compelling freshness and a beautifully harmonious finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect and a bit high-pitched, with damson plum and bitter cherry notes carried by a savory streak. A very fresh and unadorned wine. For fans of the understated style. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\/20 Jancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. 20 hl\/ha (Half the volume due to hail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo SO2 (at this stage) Cask sample. Pretty floral nose with violet notes. Hint of boiled sweets\/hard candy as well. Lively and fruity, the tannins well honed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouch of oak from the prise de bois but should settle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Joanin Bécot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975627575520,"sku":"102237","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/chateau-joanin-becot-cotes-de-castillon_1.jpg?v=1663884137","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-joanin-becot-cotes-de-castillon-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}