Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 1994 / 375ml | ≈ $42.24Original CHF 35.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Classification Second Classified Growth (1855 classification)
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes with clayey-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates Manual harvest from 12 September to 2 October 2023
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats, filled by gravity and separated by parcel
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually, destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7–10 days, followed by approximately three weeks of maceration. After lot-by-lot running off, the wine was aged for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels in a cellar maintained at 15°C; barrels were topped up three times weekly and racked traditionally using the “à l’esquive” method.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes with clayey-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates Manual harvest from 27 September to 7 October 2021
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats, separated by parcel
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually, destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7–10 days, followed by approximately three weeks of maceration. The wine was run off lot by lot and aged for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels in a cellar maintained at 15°C; barrels were topped up three times weekly and racked traditionally using the “à l’esquive” method.
Tasting Notes Black fruit, blackcurrant, cherry, cedar and leather; juicy, structured, fleshy and dense palate with silky flavors, enveloping structure and a long finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes with clayey-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates Merlot harvested 21–24 September 2018; remaining manual harvest from 29 September to 6 October 2018
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats, separated by parcel
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually, destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7–10 days, followed by approximately three weeks of maceration. The wine was run off lot by lot and aged for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels in a cellar maintained at 15°C; barrels were topped up three times weekly and racked traditionally using the “à l’esquive” method.
Tasting Notes Mint, spice and black fruit on the nose; blueberry, blackcurrant and white pepper on the palate; delicate velvety tannins, balance and increasing power
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes with clayey-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates Merlot harvested from 29 September to 1 October 2016; remaining manual harvest from 5 to 13 October 2016
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats, separated by parcel
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually, destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7–10 days, followed by approximately three weeks of maceration. The wine was run off lot by lot and aged for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels in a cellar maintained at 15°C; barrels were topped up three times weekly and racked traditionally using the “à l’esquive” method.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry and ink aromas; ample, powerful and fresh palate with red fruit, delicate tannins and a long finish
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes with clayey-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates Merlot harvested from 19 to 22 September 2015; remaining manual harvest from 28 September to 5 October 2015
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats, separated by parcel
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grapes were harvested manually, destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7–10 days, followed by approximately three weeks of maceration. The wine was run off lot by lot and aged for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels in a cellar maintained at 15°C; barrels were topped up three times weekly and racked traditionally using the “à l’esquive” method.
Tasting Notes Intense color; black fruit, spice and cedar aromas; fresh, balanced palate with intense yet delicate fruit
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / — | ≈ $149.12Original CHF 123.55 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 3000ml | ≈ $409.16Original CHF 339.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $90.52Original CHF 75.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 1500ml | ≈ $208.80Original CHF 173.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $129.14Original CHF 107.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 59 06 05
Owner
Lilian Barton Sartorius
Cellarmaster
Mélanie Barton Sartorius