Auch der 22er Jahrgang ist wieder sehr gelungen - Joanin Bécot steht einnfach für gute, verläßliche Weine zu einem guten Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.
In der Nase zeigen sich schöne Aromen von Kirschen, Pflaumen und etwas Süßholz. Am Gaumen wartet ein mittlerer bis voller Körper mit samtiger Textur und frischen Früchten. Auch hier wieder Pflaumen und Kirschen verbunden mit seidigen Tanninen und schönem frischem Abgang.
Das sagt J. Dunnuck (93 Punkte):
"I loved the 2022 Château Joanin Bécot, which might be the finest vintage I've tasted from this château. Based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, harvested between the 15th and 26th of September and aged in 50% new barrels, it has a vivid purple hue as well as awesome aromatics of black raspberries, chalky minerality, and flowers. As with many of these top Castillon releases, it tastes like a top Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé and is medium to full-bodied, has ripe tannins, and terrific balance."
Das sagt Decanter (92 Punkte):
"Full and fruity nose, expressive and ripe, nicely perfumed and expressive. Clean and clear, extremely mineral, graphite, pencil lead and flint stone notes on the palate alongside clear blue fruits, blueberries, blackcurrants and some red summer berries. Super smooth in terms of texture but also quite lean in terms of fruit flavour, this has bite and tang, a touch austere but also really quite juicy and floral too. Needs a bit of time, but feels precise and focussed with grip and intensity. I like the fruitiness, really quite upfront but keeping the liveness and energy. Succulent and nicely sweet touches with juicy acidity. Easy enjoyment, plush, mineral, all in balance. "