A wine that improved notably over the three weeks I spent in Bordeaux, the 2021 Beauregard offers up aromas of cherries, sweet berries, pipe tobacco, loamy soil and sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, it`s generous and textural, with a layered core of fruit, ripe tannins and a long, penetrating finish. It`s a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc this year. 91-93 points

The 2021 Beauregard was picked between September 29 and October 11 at 26hL/ha. It has a well-defined bouquet of pretty red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, cedar and rose petal emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-integrated oak and a light, slightly peppery finish thanks to the 30% Cabernet Franc. All it lacks is a bit of sustain on the aftertaste. Très Pomerol 88-90 points

The 2021 Beauregard is bold, racy juicy super-expressive in this tasting, with terrific fruit presence and fine balance. All the elements come together nicely in a supple Pomerol that is all charm. Succulent red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are front and center. This is a strong showing. Tasted two times. 92-94 points

Ruby red in colour, attractive raspberry and loganberry fruits on the opening beats, and a classic blend despite a low 29hl/h yield. There is precision and careful sculpting of the fruits, with signature Cabernet Franc floral notes curling up out of the glass, but this is skirting ripeness and a little austere on the finish. Needs to soften up further over ageing to deliver a truly signature Pomerol vintage. Tasted twice. 90 points