Beckmen - Cuvee Le Bec 2019
Price: $25.85
| Producer | Beckmen |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Santa Ynez Valley |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 08838 |
Beckmen Description
Notes of blackberries, blue fruits, pepper, dark cherry, licorice, and roasted herbs. 2019 got off to a late start due to the late season rains in May. The summer was mild with a foggy pattern in place most of the early summer, followed by a dry and mild fall, keeping harvest on track for a late start and finish. Crop size was similar to 2018 with a few exceptions. The wines all possess the finest qualities from a milder season, with bright acidity, and fresh, ripe fruit.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
This blend of 51% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 6 % Mourvedre and 5% Counoise by Stave Bockmen starts with aromas of smashed Berry, black tea, purple flowers and light cola spice on the nose. The palate is tense and grippy, with Cranberry fruit leather, dried hibiscus and brown-spice flavors aligning.
Vinous Media: 92 Points
The 2019 Cuvee le Bec is superb. Ripe red cherry, plum, blood orange, spice and leather all meld together nicely in the glass. This supple, open-knit Syrah-based red delivers the goods, and then some.
Jeb Dunnuck: 90 Points
Always a good value, the 2019 Cuvee le Bec checks in as 51% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 6% Mourvedre, and 5% Counoise. It offers lots of up-front darker berry fruits as well as peppery herbs and earthy, meaty nuances to go with a medium-bodied, mouth-filling, chewy, satisfying style on the palate. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years.
