Château Beau-Site

Saint-Estèphe is the northernmost of the great Médoc appellations – known for wines with more structure and tannin framework than their southern neighbors Pauillac or Margaux. Château Beau-Site belongs to the classic bourgeois estates of this appellation.

The winery is located on the high plateau of Saint-Estèphe, where heavy clay soils form the basis for profound, long-lived red wines. The cuvée is traditionally based on Cabernet Sauvignon with a portion of Merlot – a profile that is typical for the appellation and gives the wine its characteristic backbone.

In the glass, the Beau-Site shows dark cassis and blackberry, underlined by cedarwood, graphite, and a hint of dried herbs. The tannins are firm and grainy – typical Saint-Estèphe – but come together with some air to form a round mouthfeel. The finish is long, with a slight minerality.

• Food: leg of lamb with rosemary, braised beef, mature Cantal
• Temperature: 17–18 °C, decant at least one hour before serving