2015 Château Beychevelle, St Julien, Bordeaux

Red • Dry • Full Bodied • Merlot (47%), Cabernet Sauvignon (42%), Cabernet Franc (7%), Petit Verdot (4%)
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Code: 20150600750018007528
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Vintage
    2015
  • Alcohol
    13.5%
  • Grape
    Merlot (47%), Cabernet Sauvignon (42%), Cabernet Franc (7%), Petit Verdot (4%)
  • Body
    Full Bodied
  • Producer
    Château Beychevelle

Critics reviews

James Suckling
92-93/100
This is very pretty with ultra-fine tannins, blueberry, blackberry and mineral flavors. Full body, integrated and balanced. Shows refinement and tension.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
Lisaperrotti Brown MW
93/100
The 2015 Beychevelle is a blend of 47% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot aged 18 months in barrel, 50% of which were new and 50% second fill. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it's scented of smoked meats, scorched earth, garrigue and new leather with a core of cassis, cherry cordial and plum preserves. The medium-bodied palate is a little firm but delicate, with lovely vibrancy and a bit of grip on the finish.
Lisaperrotti Brown MW (February 2018)

About The Wine

Merlot

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.
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