2021 Château Beychevelle Saint-Julien

Wow! The sensory profile is absolutely devastatingly good with remarkable elegance and strength. Notes of rose petals, pink grapefruit and pomegranate blend excellently with hints of cedar, citron, guaranà, linden, citronella and hibiscus. Full bodied, perfectly matured tannins and a finale which excites the central palate, lighting up a remarkably pressing progression. One of the best wines ever tasted from Bordeaux. A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 4% Petit Vedot. Better from 2026.

The nose opens with a gorgeous display of flowers, chocolate, tobacco, black currants, blackberries, licorice, wet forest floor and espresso. As good as the perfume is, the wine is all about its layers of creamy, fresh, sweet, ripe, dark red pit fruits on the palate. The wine is full-bodied, elegant, lifted and refined, with length and purity to top it all off. The wine should age effortlessly for 3 decades, yet drink well, relatively early.