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Vintage | Wine 1940 |
Classification | St Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classé B |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Beauséjour (Beau-Séjour Bécot) |
Country | France |
Cognac
Sauternes
Distinctly better than 1939 but tough wartime consitions, shortage of labour and materials. Average-sized crop. Some attractive wines thouhg uneven.