Benjamin De Beauregard 2022

Producer – Château Beauregard

Château Beauregard is a historic Pomerol estate on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Its history stretches back to the 12th century, while today the property belongs to the Moulin and Cathiard families, who acquired it in 2014 and invested heavily in both the vineyard and cellar.

The château has 17.5 hectares of vines on the south-eastern edge of the Pomerol plateau. Moreover, the vineyard has followed organic methods for more than a decade. Its clay and gravel soils help create wines with freshness, depth and the silky texture associated with fine Pomerol.

Benjamin de Beauregard 2022 – Pomerol

Benjamin de Beauregard 2022 is the second wine of Château Beauregard. The estate selects its fruit from parcels with lighter, sandier soils and adapts the winemaking to create a wine that becomes approachable earlier than the Grand Vin.

Moreover, the winery uses gentler extraction and shorter vatting. As a result, Benjamin de Beauregard keeps the depth of Pomerol while offering a softer, fruit-driven and more accessible style. The château intends the wine to provide pleasure between roughly 3 and 10 years of age.

Grape Varieties

The 2022 blend is:

• 90% Merlot
• 10% Cabernet Franc

Merlot provides ripe black fruit, body and a creamy texture. Meanwhile, Cabernet Franc brings freshness, floral character and extra structure.

Vinification & Maturation

The winery uses modern, temperature-controlled truncated-cone concrete vats. Furthermore, Château Beauregard favours moderate extraction for Benjamin de Beauregard, helping preserve freshness and smooth tannins.

Maturation

• 14 months ageing
• French oak barrels
• 20% new oak
• 500-litre oak casks
• Terracotta jars also used for part of the maturation

This mixed approach allows the wine to gain depth without becoming dominated by oak. Therefore, the ripe Merlot fruit remains clear and expressive.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Deep ruby with purple reflections
• Aroma: Blackberry, dark berries, liquorice, floral notes and gentle spice
• Palate: Generous and creamy with juicy dark fruit and smooth tannins
• Finish: Fresh, elegant and persistent with fruit and subtle spice

The 2022 shows an inviting combination of ripe black berries and liquorice. Moreover, the palate has good density while maintaining freshness and energy. The tannins are smooth and well integrated, giving the wine an elegant and generous character.

Ratings & Recognition

The Benjamin de Beauregard 2022 has received several strong reviews:

• 91 points – Vinous / Antonio Galloni
• 91 points – Yves Beck
• 91 points – Terre de Vins
• 90 points – Decanter
• 90–92 points – The Drinks Business

Food Pairings

Benjamin de Beauregard 2022 pairs beautifully with:

• Roast lamb
• Grilled beef
• Duck breast
• Duck confit
• Pigeon
• Wild mushrooms
• Beef fillet
• Mature cheeses

In particular, roast lamb and grilled beef work beautifully with the wine’s ripe Merlot fruit. Moreover, mushrooms complement its earthy and savoury side.

Style and Character

The Benjamin de Beauregard 2022 offers an excellent introduction to high-quality Pomerol. Moreover, its 90% Merlot blend gives the wine a generous, creamy and fruit-driven character.

Cabernet Franc adds freshness, while careful extraction keeps the tannins smooth. In addition, the combination of oak, larger casks and terracotta adds depth without hiding the fruit.

As a result, the wine feels rich yet polished. Overall, Benjamin de Beauregard 2022 is a refined and approachable Pomerol that offers the pedigree of Château Beauregard in an earlier-drinking style.