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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, black cherries, cedar, tobacco wrapper, and blackberries crowd into the perfume. On the palate, the fruits match the nose. The wine is silky, fresh, vibrant, and concentrated. The fruits express purity, elegance and refinement. The finish delivers a wealth of sweet red, and black fruits, creamy textures and a chalky finish that sticks with you. The wine blends 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot.14% ABV, pH 3.85. The harvest took place September 12 - September 29. The yields were 36 hectoliters per hectoliter with 60% of the harvest going into the Grand Vin. Drink from 2027-2060.
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JEB DUNNUCK: "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."
95
DECANTER: "Supple, rich and velvety. Great delineation of tannins and fruit with creamy blueberries and cola touches alongside savoury elements of dark chocolate, liquorice and salt. Structured, fresh and well worked, this feels sophisticated, focussed and confident. It's missing a touch of acidity, but this has plenty of polish, seduction and potential to age. A yield of 36hl/ha."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Beychevelle has a TPI of 78 and a pH of 3.8. It is deep garnet-purple in color and needs a swirl or two to wake up pronounced notes of crème de cassis, plum preserves, and Morello cherries, giving way to nuances of candied violets, Darjeeling tea, and dark chocolate. The medium to full-bodied palate is densely laden with layers of black fruit preserves, supported by fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a mineral lift."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "The tannins are very well-integrated with lovely bright fruit of currants and blackberries. Medium to full body. Vivid and pretty. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot and 4% petit verdot."
17,5+
WEINWISSER: "Feingliedriges Bouquet, Heidelbeergelee, Schattenmorellensaft und getrocknete Veilchen. Am sehnigen Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, nerviger Rasse und engmaschigem Tanningerüst. Im gebündelten, aromatischen Finale Preiselbeermus, Graphit und Johannisbeernektar. Kann noch zulegen. 2029 – 2049."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Tabakig-kräuterwürzig unterlegte rote Kirschfrucht, etwas Cassis, noch etwas scheues Bukett. Saftig, mittlere Komplexität, frisch, rotbeerig, etwas Nugat, eleganter Speisenbegleiter, rote Kirschen im Abgang, vielseitiger Stil."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "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."
17,5
VINUM: "Gut dosierte, blumige Eiche; beginnt angenehm schlank, entwickelt grosse Dichte und Tiefe über erstklassigem Tannin, gut abgestimmter Alkohol; erfreulich gelungen, noch einmal besser als in den letzten zwei Jahren."
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JANCIS ROBINSON: "Fragrant and floral on the nose. Lovely texture and tannins, the palate satiny and fine. Pure, fresh and long as well. Nothing overstated and plenty of charm. "
