Château BEYCHEVELLE 2022

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Antonio Galloni 94-96 points www.vinous.com
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.

Yves Beck 95-96 points www.yvesbeck.wine
Beychevelle révèle différentes facettes au travers de notes de bois frais, de graphite et de fruits noirs complétées par des nuances de menthe poivrée. En bouche le vin est dense et suave. Ses tannins, veloutés et parfaitement intégrés, assurent puissance et énergie. Ils sont secondés par la structure acide qui cautionne la finale en plébiscitant son expression fruitée, sa salinité et sa persistance. Un vin qui cumule tempérament, charme et persistance. Très belle réussite.  2028-2047

Jean-Marc Quarin 95 points www.quarin.com
Couleur rouge pourpre, aux reflets noirs. Beau nez intense, fin, fruité et complexe. Nuances de vanille bourbon. Bouche tout en pulpe, douce et parfumée, évoluant sur une texture minutieuse et une puissance juste et modérée. Jolie finale laissant place au parfum plutôt qu’au tannin. Quel charme ! Assemblage : 54 % cabernet sauvignon, 42 % merlot, 4 % petit verdot.

Jeb Dunnuck 95-97+ points  www.jebdunnuck.com
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.

William Kelley 92-94 points www.erobertparker.com
Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries and cassis mingled with hints of violets and licorice, framed by creamy new oak, the 2022 Beychevelle is medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by rich, unusually suave and polished tannins in the context of recent vintages at this address. It’s a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, with a pH of 3.85, quite typical for this address.