Chateau Joanin Becot, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, 2018 so020224 new italy arrivals offer at a fraction of what

at a fraction of what real Champagne costs

showcasing the intense Mediterranean character of Maury

The result is a juicy

The Bzikot family story is remarkable: Sylvain's grandfather was a Polish immigrant who arrived in Burgundy just before World War II with nothing

The fruit leans dark—blackberries

Chateau Joanin Becot, Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux, 2018 so020224 new italy arrivals offer at a fraction of whatSaint milion expertise in Castillon terroirthe Becot family (of Chteau Beau Sjour Bcot) acquired this elevated property in 2001, bringing first growth level winemaking to an undervalued appellation. Positioned at some of the highest elevations along the Gironde, on the same limestone plateau as Saint milion. The 2018 blend (75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc) shows blueberries, violets, and tobacco with medium full body and crystalline texture. Racy