Amiral Beychevelle St Julien 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Amiral Beychevelle
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.28%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Merlot (42%), Petit Verdot (3%), Cabernet Franc (1%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck: 91–93 pts (2021). James Suckling: 90–91 pts (2021). Vinous (Neal Martin): mid-to-high 80s/low 90s banded notes. Falstaff: 91 pts

Tasting Note
Floral violet-scented nose with blackcurrant, blackberry and spice. Fresh attack, powerful yet silky tannins, red-fruit core and a savoury, slightly spicy finish. Approachable young with good ageing potential.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled rib‑eye, beef stew, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, braised beef short ribs, spicy Sichuan beef with moderate heat.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; plot-by-plot fermentation in the estate’s tailor-made vat room. Aged in French oak (40% new); sustainable viticulture practices.

Vineyard Info
Château Beychevelle (an 1855 Fourth Growth) owns the estate in Saint-Julien; Amiral is the dedicated second wine from plots averaging ~35 years old. Owned/managed by Grands Millésimes de France (Castel & Suntory).