2015 Château Beau-Sejour Becot Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

The 2015 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is a highly-rated, opulent Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, a rich blend dominated by Merlot with Cab Franc and Sauvignon, offering deep flavors of dark fruits (plum, blackberry), spice, lavender, and cedar, boasting velvety tannins, a powerful yet smooth texture, and excellent aging potential, making it a "smooth operator" from a stellar vintage.