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"...Dark and flavorful. Strong and potent. Yeast, tons o' malt, a nice hop compliment. It all comes together in a goblet. A fine creation of stunning balance and complexity...".

"A bit smokey with flavors of brownie batter, dark chocolate, and roasted coffee...A fine brew with lots of flavor and a creamy, lightly sweet, finish that makes it practically poundable..."

"My favorite Beau-Sejour-Becot to date, this sumptuous, dense blue/purple-hued 2009 reveals a blockbuster nose of blueberry pie, black fruits, licorice, forest floor, spring flowers and a hint of mocha. A blend of 70% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon made from tiny yields of 27 hectoliters per hectare, this big, inky, powerful, tannic wine is sensationally concentrated. With an unctuous texture, full-bodied power and tremendous levels of tannin (largely concealed behind a cascade of rich fruit), this is a fabulous effort from a beautifully situated St.-Emilion premier grand cru classe. It will need 5-8 years of cellaring, and should keep for three decades."-Robert Parker

Citrus, wheat, bananas, cloves, yeast, and bread are all detectable... A tartness and hop bitterness is noticeable but quickly balanced out by this beers strong malt character...The alcohol is hidden marvelously in this 7.5% ABV gem...

"....Taste is straight from the nose, smoky, coffee, malt. A extremely well-balanced and complex beer. Mouthfeel is full-bodied, very smooth and nicely creamy...."

"The taste is spicy at first. Hops rise to the occasion, replaced by fruit esters....The body is on the heavy end of moderate and the drinkability is very good. Wonderful strange beer."

"A pretty good fruit ale with some character on the side."