CHATEAU BEYCHEVELLE 4ieme Cru Classe Saint-Julien 2019 Bottle - NO DISCOUNT

Description

DECANTER 94 points
Tasted by Jane Anson at Bordeaux, 18 May 2020
Part of Best St Julien 2019 wines tasted en primeur
"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 wine, 45% in the 2nd wine. 60% new oak. 3% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drinking Window 2028 - 2044."

THE WINE ADVOCATE (94 - 96)
Drink Date: 2025 - 2058
"Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Beychevelle explodes from the glass with bombastic scents of crème de cassis, blueberry preserves and baked plums with touches of menthol, cinnamon toast and smoked meats plus a waft of dark chocolate. The medium-bodied palate injects fantastic energy into the decadent black and blue fruit flavors, framed by exquisitely ripe, finely-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing with great length and freshness." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 9th Jul 2020

JAMES SUCKLING 93-94 Points
2 Jun, 2020 – "Rich, layered red with lots of ripe fruit and creamy, round tannins. Yet, it’s fresh and refined at the same time. Flavorful finish. Ripe and solid. Equal to the 2018 in quality."

JANCIS ROBINSON 17
Drink: 2026 - 2045
46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Barrel sample.
"Fragrant and floral on the nose. Plenty of zest and energy on the palate. Smooth, velvety texture. Tannins plentiful but polished. Clean and digeste with a persistent, palate-cleansing finish."