Château BEYCHEVELLE
4ème grand cru classé
- 2022
- Saint-Julien
Emblematic cru of the Médoc by its architecture as well as by the delicacy of its wines, internationally sought-after. Beychevelle has taken another step up in finesse and aromatic precision with the commissioning in 2018 of its new vat room, and is now on first-name terms with the commune's second growths.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 97/100 "This will be a landmark wine, with structure and power perfectly balanced by the freshness of the tannins. After a full attack, it unfolds notes of juicy black fruit for several seconds and its tannins melt into a silky finish. Ultra-complete and to be opened in at least 10 years."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Beychevelle is so impressive. A wine of precision and stature, the 2022 has so much to offer. Inky dark fruit, licorice, mocha and lavender build in a sumptuous, creamy Saint-Julien. All of that intensity mounts through the mid-palate, reaching a stunning crescendo on the explosive, resonant finish. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2022 retains a gorgeous sense of freshness and vibrancy."
J.M Quarin (February 2025): 95/100 "Beautiful dark red, purple and deep. Intense, fine, subtle and very fruity nose. Delicate on the palate, evolving in a perfumed way, with incredible tactile grace. Perhaps a little less structured than some, but the final taste is so enticing that it's hard not to succumb. In fact, it can be enjoyed young or waited for.This is a Margaux Saint-Julien."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée :
- 2030-2048
From the same producer
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Emblematic cru of the Médoc by its architecture as well as by the delicacy of its wines, internationally sought-after. Beychevelle has taken another step up in finesse and aromatic precision with the commissioning in 2018 of its new vat room, and is now on first-name terms with the commune's second growths.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 “The 2023 Beychevelle was bottled in June 2025. "It underwent a strict selection, so this Grand Vin represents 53% of the total crop," winemaker Philippe Blanc told me. Allowing this five minutes to open in the glass, it has a refined bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and a sprig of wild mint. Clean and precise, it gains intensity yet always conveys a sense of control. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins. Again, much like the Amiral de Beychevelle, it has a precise and refreshing mineralité-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a delicious Beychevelle that will just need three to four years in bottle.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2045
- Grape varieties:
- 61% Cabernet sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Petit verdot
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Emblematic cru of the Médoc by its architecture as well as by the delicacy of its wines, internationally sought-after. Beychevelle has taken another step up in finesse and aromatic precision with the commissioning in 2018 of its new vat room, and is now on first-name terms with the commune's second growths.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - April 2022): 95/100 “The 2016 Beychevelle has a very intense, slightly more introverted bouquet than other 2016s that I have tasted: blackberry, incense, cedar and light graphite aromas emerging with time. This is quite Pauillac in style. the palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a well-built and structured Beychevelle with ample freshness - more than the 2010 tatsted alongside. Based on this showing, the 2016 might be entering a closed phase, so cellar it away for several years.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
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Emblematic cru of the Médoc by its architecture as well as by the delicacy of its wines, internationally sought-after. Beychevelle has taken another step up in finesse and aromatic precision with the commissioning in 2018 of its new vat room, and is now on first-name terms with the commune's second growths.
The 2009 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - April 2022): 93/100 “The 2009 Beychevelle is very perfumed and floral on the nose with brambly red fruit loam, incense and mint. It's well-defined and shows more pedigree than the 2005. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry, a fine bead of acidity and slightly grainy in texture. This has a touch of curry leaf towards the finish that I have found on previous bottles. Drinking now, and it should cruise for another 15-20 years.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2033
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%