{"title":"Producer Profile: Château Beau-Séjour-Bécot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Beau-Séjour Bécot has had an interesting last 50 years, with several personnel, philosophy, and ownership changes. Perhaps its relatively recent turnaround is one of the reasons it’s slipped under the radar for many and the reason it currently offers such quality for a relatively modest price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is evidence that Beau-Sejour Bécot’s vineyards were cultivated by the Romans 2000 years ago. In more recent times, the vineyards were part of Château Canon, tended to by the monks of St Martin’s Abbey. In the early 20th century, the vineyards were split once more into Beau-Sejour and Beausejour-Duffau-Lagarosse. For the next few decades, it was known as Beau-Sejour Fagouet, named after its then-owner, Doctor Jean Fagouet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bécot family purchased the estate in the mid-20th century and renamed it Beau-Sejour Bécot, the name it’s retained to this day.  It was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B in 1855 but subsequently demoted in 1986 before regaining its more prestigious status in 1996 with help from renowned winemaker and friend Michel Rolland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2014, Julien Barthe and Juliette Bécot have owned the property, both being very hands-on. I know them both well, having visited them multiple times in Bordeaux and hosting them on visits to the UK. They are delightful. In 2018 Michel Rolland ceased working with Beau-Sejour Bécot, and Tomas Duclos was appointed. The shift in style was remarkable, with the wine up until this point being particularly hefty and extracted, perhaps targeting the US market? Since 2019, the wines have been considerably more elegant, fragrant and polished following changes in the vineyards and winery. The winery was completely renovated in 2021, specifically designed to reflect the principles needed to achieve this new style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-joanin-becot-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux-2023-6x75cl","title":"Château Joanin Bécot 2023","description":"","brand":"Bordeaux","offers":[{"title":"6 x 75 cl \/ Duty Paid","offer_id":57450626089342,"sku":null,"price":117.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 75 cl \/ In Bond","offer_id":55003272774014,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9020\/4976\/files\/JoaninBecot2023800x600.png?v=1779437455"},{"product_id":"chateau-beau-sejour-becot-st-emilion-1er-grand-cru-classe-2022-6x75cl","title":"Château Beau-Séjour-Bécot 2022","description":"","brand":"Abingdon Fine Wine Ltd","offers":[{"title":"6 x 75 cl \/ Duty Paid","offer_id":55731481772414,"sku":null,"price":497.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 75 cl \/ In Bond","offer_id":55731496354174,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9020\/4976\/files\/Beau_Sejour_Becot_02208073-d2d4-4ab7-ba40-c930cf85b461.png?v=1749808774"},{"product_id":"chateau-beau-sejour-becot-st-emilion-1er-grand-cru-classe-2024-6x75cl","title":"Château Beau-Séjour-Bécot 2024","description":"","brand":"Abingdon Fine Wine Ltd","offers":[{"title":"6 x 75 cl \/ En primeur","offer_id":55517210542462,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9020\/4976\/files\/2024BSB.png?v=1747393168"},{"product_id":"chateau-joanin-becot-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux-2024-6x75cl","title":"Château Joanin Bécot 2024","description":"","brand":"Abingdon Fine Wine Ltd","offers":[{"title":"6 x 75 cl \/ En primeur","offer_id":55517213196670,"sku":null,"price":81.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9020\/4976\/files\/Joanin_Becot_0dd23f63-25ff-4248-9b09-f712e29c9434.png?v=1747658855"},{"product_id":"chateau-beau-sejour-becot-st-emilion-1er-grand-cru-classe-2025-6x75cl","title":"Château Beau-Séjour-Bécot 2025","description":"","brand":"CVBG","offers":[{"title":"6 x 75 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524122485118,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 37.5 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524122517886,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 150 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524122550654,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 300 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524122583422,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 600 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524122616190,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9020\/4976\/files\/Beau_Sejour_Becot_df6857c8-e615-4750-a071-7486b7f523ad.png?v=1780910161"},{"product_id":"chateau-joanin-becot-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux-2025-6x75cl","title":"Château Joanin Bécot 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Château Joanin Bécot comes from the same family behind Château Beau-Séjour Bécot, my wine of the 2025 vintage, and shares much of the same philosophy that has propelled that estate to the very top of Saint-Émilion. Having visited the property, I can also attest that the Julien and Juliette are amongst the warmest and most welcoming people in Bordeaux, with a genuine passion for quality that shines through in their wines. The 2025 has attracted a stream of glowing reviews from critics and it is easy to see why. Richly fruited, floral and beautifully polished, it combines the charm and accessibility of Castillon with a level of precision and refinement that far exceeds expectations at this price point. One of the hidden gems of the vintage and a wine that offers a wonderful introduction to the Bécot style.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGus McLean, Founder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CVBG","offers":[{"title":"6 x 75 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524122976638,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 37.5 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524123009406,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 150 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524123042174,"sku":null,"price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 300 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524123074942,"sku":null,"price":91.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 600 cl \/ En Primeur","offer_id":57524123107710,"sku":null,"price":167.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9020\/4976\/files\/Joanin_Becot_11e62bb2-891d-4995-bf6a-d986e66f4221.png?v=1780910174"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/9020\/4976\/collections\/Juliette-becot--et-Julien-Barthe055_-_Copie.jpg?v=1771854775","url":"https:\/\/abingdonfinewine.com\/collections\/producer-profile-chateau-beau-sejour-becot.oembed","provider":"Abingdon Fine Wine Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}