2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 20–22 September 2023
Production Details Traditional vinification with 18–21 days of fermentation and regular pumping over; maturation took place in Brulières’ separate dedicated cellar. The estate describes the source vineyard as 12 hectares in Cussac-Fort-Médoc, planted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Tasting Notes Deep purple; open, expressive nose of blackcurrant; fresh attack with ripe blackcurrant and chocolate, a velvety texture, and enveloping silky tannins.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 56% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 12–14 September 2022
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Traditional vinification with 18–21 days of fermentation and regular pumping over, followed by 12 months of maturation in oak barrels in a separate cellar; 30% of the barrels were new oak.
Tasting Notes Fresh and delicate, with blueberry, blackcurrant and sweet-spice aromas; harmonious palate, fresh attack, and elegant silky tannins.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 25–27 September 2021
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Traditional vinification with 18–21 days of fermentation and regular pumping over, followed by 12 months of maturation in oak barrels in a separate cellar; 30% of the barrels were new oak.
Tasting Notes Fresh, harmonious and silky, with an elegant nose, liquorice notes and delicate tannins.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 64% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 16–18 September 2020
Production Details Traditional vinification with 18–21 days of fermentation and regular pumping over; maturation took place in Brulières’ separate cellar.
Tasting Notes Harmonious and fresh, with a generous, elegant nose; the producer page additionally notes liquorice, cherry, blueberry, fine woody notes and delicate tannins.
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 23–25 September 2019
Tasting Notes Blackcurrant, red-fruit and spice aromas; powerful, fruity and rounded palate with a spicy finish.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 18–20 September 2018
Tasting Notes Balanced and fresh, with a generous, elegant nose.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 25–27 September 2017
Tasting Notes Rich nose and delicate palate with ripe red fruit, liquorice and chocolate.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 3–5 October 2016
Tasting Notes Refined, elegant and fresh, with a delicate spicy nose and very fine tannins.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Haut-Medoc
Harvest Dates 22 September–8 October 2015
Tasting Notes Elegant and succulent, with cherry, blackberry and liquorice aromas.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Beychevelle, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, France
Phone
+33 5 56 73 20 70
Email
Owner
Grands Millésimes de France