Château Beychevelle 2022, St Julien
Recommended - Low Stock
IN BOND
Delivery 2025
Appellation - St Julien
Owner - Castel and Suntory
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot
Second wine – Amiral de Beychevelle
Annual production – 500,000 bottles
TASTING NOTES
Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries and cassis mingled with hints of violets and licorice, framed by creamy new oak, the 2022 Beychevelle is medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by rich, unusually suave and polished tannins in the context of recent vintages at this address. It's a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, with a pH of 3.85, quite typical for this address.
92/94
William Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023
The tannins are very well-integrated with lovely bright fruit of currants and blackberries. Medium to full body. Vivid and pretty. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot and 4% petit verdot.
94/95
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023
A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Beychevelle has a TPI of 78 and a pH of 3.8. It is deep garnet-purple in color and needs a swirl or two to wake up pronounced notes of crème de cassis, plum preserves, and Morello cherries, giving way to nuances of candied violets, Darjeeling tea, and dark chocolate. The medium to full-bodied palate is densely laden with layers of black fruit preserves, supported by fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a mineral lift.
94/96
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023
