2021 Beychevelle
Darkly herbal, spiced and perfumed nose. Supple, fruity, forward and lively, this has an initial vivacious and pulsing energy that settles giving some green pepper, eucalyptus and cedar notes as well as liquorice and clove which then dominate the finish. It starts well, with such pace, and you feel the fruit has been well worked with tannins that are silky and fine. This has density and chew which I love as well as structure and backbone wine overall finesse. Great potential here. Read more
Critic Reviews
Darkly herbal, spiced and perfumed nose. Supple, fruity, forward and lively, this has an initial vivacious and pulsing energy that settles giving some green pepper, eucalyptus and cedar notes as well as liquorice and clove which then dominate the finish. It starts well, with such pace, and you feel the fruit has been well worked with tannins that are silky and fine. This has density and chew which I love as well as structure and backbone wine overall finesse. Great potential here.
The 2021 Beychevelle is rich and sumptuous, but not quite as pushed in that direction as some recent vintages have been. Then again, that sort of opulence was simply not possible in 2021. Even so, the 2021 flows with dark blue/purplish fruit, incense, espresso, mocha, menthol and licorice. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2021 is a terrific Beychevelle with a bright future.
The 2021 Beychevelle has a pleasant, light bouquet that needs coaxing from the glass, eventually offering blackberry, briar, peppermint and sage aromas. The oak here is neatly integrated, though it does not possess the dimension of the previous vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a firm grip on the entry. The Cabernet Sauvignon is fully in the driving seat here, imparting quite intense blackberry and graphite notes. As with many Saint-Julien barrel samples, a Pauillac-like structure comes through. The licorice-tinged finish is fresh and focused. This is quite an endearing Beychevelle after the challenging growing season.
Blueberry and some chocolate and berry character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh, medium finish.
Technical Attributes
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Producer: Château Beychevelle
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Varietal: Red Blend
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Region: Bordeaux
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Alcohol: 13.0%
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Net volume: 750ml
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Vintage: 2021
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Cellar until 2035
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Style GuideLight Intense
Producer: Château Beychevelle
Varietal: Red Blend
Region: Bordeaux
Alcohol: 13.0%
Net volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2021
Cellar until 2035
Tasting Notes
Blueberry and some chocolate and berry character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh, medium finish. James Suckling 91.5 Pts
Winemakers Note
Beychevelle, land of wines and legends Just like great wines, legends invite dreams and release all kinds of emotions. From the origin of its name and emblem - created in tribute to its owner in the 17th century, the first Duke of Epernon, Grand Admiral of France - to the majestic 200-year-old cedar tree that stands at the entrance to the property and watches over the vines, to the historic representations at the property, of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, aka Molière ; there is no shortage of legends at Beychevelle and they are the core of the identity of this 3rd Classified Growth in 1855. For centuries, the lands of Beychevelle, which cover 250 ha, including 90 ha of vines, have been a profound and unlimited source of inspiration for the creation of the Grand Vin. 2021, a technical year that has given nice surprises! Romain Ducolomb tells you about this vintage: https://bit.ly/ChateauBeychevelle2021 The words of this vintage: Rigour - Passion - Commitment - Generosity - Precision Beychevelle 2021 is remarkable for its freshness and intensity. The bouquet is an explosion of ripe red fruits: wild strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants. The palate is supported by a beautiful tannic structure, silky, powerful and complex, recalling the noble and elegant character of the great Saint-Julien wines.