Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarosse Saint-Émilion 1955 Classified Great Growths 99 points James Suckling

99 points James Suckling

extremely close

but no hard edges

when Théophile Skawinski purchased a share in the estate and became its manager

Low yields (5-6 bunches per vine)

Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarosse Saint-Émilion 1955 Classified Great Growths 99 points James SucklingSaint milion Grand Cru 1955 81% Merlot 16% Cabernet Franc 3% Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Bordeaux ESTATE HISTORY Chteau Beausjour was once a vineyard cultivated by the monks of the Church of St Martin during the Middle Ages. It was acquired by the Gers family in the 17th century, the land then named Peycoucou. By marriage the estate came to the de Carle family, seigneurs of Figeac, and in 1787 General Jacques de Carle renamed the property to Beausjour.