Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $53.05Original CHF 43.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes over clay-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates 12 September–2 October 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Entirely hand harvested; destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed before plot-by-plot fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 7–10 days, with extraction adjusted through pumping over; maceration is approximately three weeks. Lots are run off separately and matured for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels previously used for one wine, in a cellar maintained at 15°C.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes over clay-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates 8–23 September 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Entirely hand harvested; destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed before plot-by-plot fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 7–10 days, with extraction adjusted through pumping over; maceration is approximately three weeks. Lots are run off separately and matured for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels previously used for one wine, in a cellar maintained at 15°C.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes over clay-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates 27 September–7 October 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Entirely hand harvested; destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed before plot-by-plot fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 7–10 days, with extraction adjusted through pumping over; maceration is approximately three weeks. Lots are run off separately and matured for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels previously used for one wine, in a cellar maintained at 15°C.
Tasting Notes Ripe red fruit, raspberry, redcurrant, mint and fine toast; supple tannins, integrated acidity and silky texture
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes over clay-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates 14–15 September and 21–28 September 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Entirely hand harvested; destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed before plot-by-plot fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 7–10 days, with extraction adjusted through pumping over; maceration is approximately three weeks. Lots are run off separately and matured for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels previously used for one wine, in a cellar maintained at 15°C.
Tasting Notes Intense purple; black fruit, redcurrant, blackcurrant and spice; full, dense and juicy, structured and elegant
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes over clay-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates 21–26 September 2019 (Merlot), then 30 September–8 October 2019
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Entirely hand harvested; destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed before plot-by-plot fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 7–10 days, with extraction adjusted through pumping over; maceration is approximately three weeks. Lots are run off separately and matured for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels previously used for one wine, in a cellar maintained at 15°C.
Tasting Notes Red fruit, liquorice and subtle oak; ample and deep, with fine integrated tannins and a balance of power and finesse
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes over clay-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates 21–24 September 2018 (Merlot), then 29 September–6 October 2018
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Entirely hand harvested; destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed before plot-by-plot fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 7–10 days, with extraction adjusted through pumping over; maceration is approximately three weeks. Lots are run off separately and matured for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels previously used for one wine, in a cellar maintained at 15°C.
Tasting Notes Intense garnet; balsamic, ink, pencil lead, spice and black fruit; structured, balanced, dense and powerful with a long finish
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Julien
Soil Garonne gravel slopes over clay-gravel subsoil
Harvest Dates 15–18 September 2017 (Merlot), then 22–29 September 2017
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled wooden vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Entirely hand harvested; destemmed, carefully sorted and crushed before plot-by-plot fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 7–10 days, with extraction adjusted through pumping over; maceration is approximately three weeks. Lots are run off separately and matured for 16–18 months in French-oak barrels previously used for one wine, in a cellar maintained at 15°C.
Tasting Notes Dense garnet; black fruit, liquorice, fresh hazelnut and delicate oak; subtle attack, silky tannins and blackcurrant
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $53.05Original CHF 43.95 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 1500ml | CHF 86.48Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
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