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Beaumont 2018

Haut Medoc, Cru bourgeois

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Tasting Notes

The 2018 Beaumont suffered mildew and then drought, and as I suspected when I tasted this from barrel, that impacted the wine. It just lacks energy, feeling rather fatigued on the nose. The palate is marked by wood tannins and renders the finish bitter. I am usually a fan of this Haut-Médoc, but this is not a success.

Score: 84

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021 - 2025 18 August 2021

The 2018 Beaumont suffered mildew and then drought, and yields were consequently reduced to 33hl/ha. It was showing a lot of oak on the nose when I tasted it, perhaps dominating the fruit too much at this stage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that create a smooth texture. This is matured in around 30% new oak; I wonder if less might have been better. I would like to see more of the wine once in bottle.

Score: 84 - 86

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2030 01 November 2019

Close to an even split of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with 8% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Château Beaumont sports a deep purple color as well as impressive notes of blackcurrants, smoke tobacco and graphite. It's rich, nicely concentrated, has present, ripe tannin, plenty of depth, and a great finish.

Score: 90 - 92

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 01 May 2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Beaumont leaps from the glass with vibrant black and red cherries and warm cassis notes plus an undercurrent of bay leaves, lavender and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, firm and grainy, the mid-palate is taut and muscular with plenty of energy and an herbal lift on the finish.

Score: 88 - 90

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 23 April 2019

The 2018 Beaumont is dark, racy and voluptuous from the very first taste. Dark chocolate, plum, cedar, cloves and leather all infuse an attractive, succulent Haut-Médoc. The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, and it is the Merlot that really seems to give the wine its mid-palate texture and overall depth.

Score: 88 - 90

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2019

Firm, deep and well extracted, this is a rich purple colour with sweet blackberry fruits on the nose along with some gentle spicing. It's an elegant and extremely classic Médoc wine. The tannins are already smooth and starting to integrate with the fruits. The quality bodes well for the medium-priced wines in this vintage. One of the value picks of the Médoc.

Score: 91

Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2023-2035 01 April 2019