2003 Chateau Beausejour Bordeaux RP--89 WS--92

Wine Spectator: 92 Points
What a beautiful and opulent wine. Aromas of chocolate, berry and raspberry. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins. Long finish. Elegant. Best after 2008. 2,000 cases made. JS

Robert Parker: 89 Points
This is an extraordinary terroir (17 acres on a clay and limestone plateau) planted with 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. I would love to see a repetition of the profound as well as monumental 1990. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2003 reveals an evolved, precocious bouquet displaying this cuvee’s tell-tale minerality interwoven with black cherries and raspberries, medium body, and an elegant finish. More weight and concentration would have resulted in a higher rating. The finished natural alcohol was 13.5%. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020.