Ch Beychevelle 2019

4e Grand Cru Classé

Saint Julien

Vinous – 93-95/100
The 2019 Beychevelle, one of the only wines that I actually tasted at the château with Philippe Blanc prior to lockdown, has a wonderful bouquet with detailed blackberry, briary, cedar and light touches of mocha unfurling from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, a discrete marine influence taking over towards the finish. There is a tang of seaweed and brine on the aftertaste. It keeps you coming back for more. This is a great 2019 from Blanc and his team though we must wait to see if it will surpass their 2018.

J.M. Quarin – 91/100
Belle couleur sombre, aux reflets noirs. Nez intense, fin, fruité et complexe. Bouche tendre à l’attaque, se développant fruitée et savoureuse, sur un corps parfumé, très hédoniste, tandis que j’attendais un peu plus dans la persistance après les performances des millésimes récents. 2025 – 2045.