2022 Château Haut de la Becade Pauillac

Pauillac is often regarded as the heart of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, yet beyond its famous first-growth estates lies a wealth of lesser-known producers crafting exceptional wines that offer remarkable value. Benefiting from the same gravelly soils, maritime climate, and ideal conditions that have made the region legendary, these estates produce Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blends with the structure, complexity, and age-worthiness that define Pauillac. While the region’s most prestigious names command global attention and high prices, many smaller family-run châteaux continue to deliver authentic expressions of Pauillac’s distinctive character, making the appellation one of Bordeaux’s most rewarding areas for wine lovers willing to look beyond the marquee labels.

"Glossy black cherry and blueberry fruit with a voluptuous smoky quality from the lashings of new French oak. The fine pencil-shaving tannins are already starting to melt away revealing a rewarding freshness. Very smart wine."
-Decanter, 97 Points

"Displays classic Pauillac aromas of lovely cassis and gravelly stone. Dark violet in color expressing a youthful hue. The medium acidity reflects its ability to continue to age with a backbone. This medium to full-bodied wine shows good clay and mineral-granite character along the length of the palate; while being encased in red currant and violet essence. This wine will continue to get better over the next 10 years."
-Winemaker Notes

Blend:  70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot

Foxcroft Online Price: $49 per bottle OR $89 per 2-pack*
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