Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien 2022 PRE-ARRIVAL

Pre-arrival. Estimated to be available December 2024.

Château Beychevelle, located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, has a storied past dating back to the 17th century. The estate’s name, meaning "baisse voile" or "lowering sails," reflects a legend that passing ships would lower their sails in homage to the estate's early owner, the Duke of Épernon, a French admiral.

Classified as a Quatrième Cru (Fourth Growth) in 1855, Château Beychevelle is known for its elegant, balanced wines and iconic dragon-boat label. Late 20th-century investments and modernization further enhanced its quality, focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

97 Points Jeb Dunnuck 
I was able to taste the 2022 Château Beychevelle on multiple occasions, and it never failed to impress me. Based on 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that will see 18 months in 70% new oak, it's one of those wines that makes you stop and say "wow" due to its purity, depth, and texture. Sporting a dense purple hue as well as lots of blueberry and black cherry fruits, it's full-bodied and has a layered, seamless mouthfeel, building yet gorgeous tannins, and subtle background notes of crushed violets, flowers, and graphite. This is a sensational effort from director Philippe Blanc. 

96 Points Vinous Media 
The 2022 Beychevelle is fabulous. In most recent vintages Beychevelle has been a flamboyant, extravagant Saint-Julien, but in 2022 is its surprisingly vibrant and fresh, almost shockingly so. Ripe red cherry/plum fruit, blood orange, rose petal and spice are all beautifully delineated. More than anything, I admire the wine’s freshness and drive, qualities that have not often been present in recent vintages. That makes the 2022 one of my favorite recent vintages here. Tasted three times. 

95 Points James Suckling 
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.

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