2025 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 52%; Merlot 43%; Petit Verdot 5%
Region Saint-Julien
Vineyard Yield 32 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 5–20 September 2025
Tasting Notes Concentrated and well-balanced; powerful, harmonious and faithful to Beychevelle’s style.
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 55%; Merlot 42%; Petit Verdot 3%
Region Saint-Julien
Harvest Dates 24 September–9 October 2024
Tasting Notes Dense, dark and vibrant colour; blackcurrant, blackberry and restrained wood; fine, velvety tannins with red fruit, spice, freshness, length and depth.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.33%
pH 3.67
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 61%; Merlot 35%; Petit Verdot 4%
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Two deep, Draining gravelly hilltops near the gironde estuary
Harvest Dates 13 September–6 October 2023
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Production Details Finished-wine analysis reports total acidity 3.8 g/L as H2SO4 equivalents, tannins 4.58 g/L, anthocyanins 750 mg/L and IPT 77.
Tasting Notes Deep, opulent purple; black fruit, blackberry, black cherry, gentle smoke and wood; lively freshness, violet, vanilla, fine texture, assertive tannins, density and tension.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.85
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 54%; Merlot 42%; Petit Verdot 4%
Region Saint-Julien
Harvest Dates 12–29 September 2022
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Production Details Finished-wine analysis reports total acidity 3.5 g/L as H2SO4 equivalents, tannins 4.52 g/L, anthocyanins 840 mg/L and IPT 78.
Tasting Notes Very dark colour with black tints; fresh, elegant attack; rich and generous, with controlled tannic power, balanced richness and freshness, and a long finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
pH 3.73
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 57%; Merlot 38%; Petit Verdot 3%; Cabernet Franc 2%
Region Saint-Julien
Harvest Dates 25 September–30 October 2021
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Production Details The finished-wine panel reports TA 3.5 without an extractable unit or analytical basis, tannins 4.65 g/L, anthocyanins 760 mg/L and IPT 78.
Tasting Notes Fresh and intense, with ripe wild strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant; silky, powerful and complex tannic structure.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.43%
pH 3.81
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 51%; Merlot 45%; Petit Verdot 4%
Region Saint-Julien
Vineyard Yield 47 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 14–29 September 2020; Merlot 14–22 September and Cabernet Sauvignon 21–29 September
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Production Details A rigorous selection was made from 85 batches. The finished-wine panel reports TA 3.6 without an extractable unit or analytical basis, tannins 6.62 g/L, anthocyanins 720 mg/L and IPT 78.
Tasting Notes Bright purple; blackberry, black cherry and dark chocolate; harmonious, powerful and silky, with freshness, fruit and length.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
pH 3.77
Grape Varieties Merlot 49%; Cabernet Sauvignon 46%; Petit Verdot 3%; Cabernet Franc 2%
Region Saint-Julien
Vineyard Yield 50 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 23 September–11 October 2019; Merlot 23 September–1 October and Cabernet Sauvignon 2–11 October
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Production Details Around 55% of the harvested volume was selected for the grand vin. The finished-wine panel reports TA 3.4 without an extractable unit or analytical basis, tannins 3.92 g/L, anthocyanins 900 mg/L and IPT 72.
Tasting Notes Strong colour and well-defined fresh fruit, with comparatively moderate alcohol, elegant and deep tannic structure.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.74
Grape Varieties Merlot 50%; Cabernet Sauvignon 41%; Petit Verdot 6%; Cabernet Franc 3%
Region Saint-Julien
Vineyard Yield 55 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 21 September–16 October 2018; Merlot 21 September–9 October and Cabernet Sauvignon 8–16 October
Production Details Each plot was picked at optimal ripeness and vinified individually in the estate’s new vat room. The finished-wine panel reports TA 3.3 without an extractable unit or analytical basis, tannins 4.74 g/L, anthocyanins 860 mg/L and IPT 81.
Tasting Notes Ripe red and black fruit; intense, harmonious palate; very silky tannins with freshness and concentration.
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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