In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Château Beychevelle, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France. Fourth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2024+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
This beautiful St Julien Fourth Growth is one of the traditional names of the Medoc, undergoing a renaissance over the past decade. Now firmly re-established as one of the Left Bank's most admired and recognisable names. With a history stretching back to the 17th century and an iconic label featuring a dragon boat, Beychevelle has become hugely popular in Asia. A renovation of the winery was completed in 2016, and today Beychevelle produces wines of greater purity, depth and concentration than ever before, with classic Left Bank character. With its combination of pedigree, consistent quality, and international appeal, Beychevelle continues to offer good value within the top wines of the Medoc.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 95–97/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 30/06/2020 · Drink 2027-2058
A killer wine in the making, the 2019 Chateau Beychevelle checks in as 49% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc that will spend 18 months in barrels. Deep purple-colored, with classic Saint-Julien purity and elegance, it offers full-bodied aromas and flavors of red, blue, and black fruits, cedary herbs, spring flowers, graphite, and earth. With flawless balance, ultra-fine…
Jane Anson (JA) — 94/100 · Decanter.com, 29/05/2020 · Drink 2028-2044
A confident and well expressed Beychevelle, this is bristling with blackberry and cassis fruits, creamy through the mid palate as so many of the best wines are in this vintage. It's broad shouldered which takes it a little out of appellation signature, but the glamour is well balanced by a lovely crushed mint leaf finish. Harvest September 23 to October 10, 55% of production in this main estate w…
Jane Anson (JA) — 94/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 2024-06-03 · Drink 2028-2042
Classic balance, with an extra kick that gives longevity and a moreish juice on the finish. Great quality, this has spice, raspberry, black cherry and mirabelle plum fruit, with a ton of slate. Well balanced, appellation typicity, fresh acidities. Harvest September 23 to October 11, 60% new oak for ageing.