Amiral Beychevelle St Julien 2nd Wine 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Amiral Beychevelle
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 90 points (Amiral de Beychevelle 2021); WineCellarInsider tasting ~90

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Saint-Julien with black and red berries, cassis, cedar, tobacco and mineral notes. Fresh acidity, polished/velvety tannins and a savory, minty finish; approachable young with 8–12 years aging potential.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stew, aged hard cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese red-braised beef or braised short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit, strict sorting; traditional Bordeaux fermentation in vats followed by oak barrel ageing (portion new oak). Made as the estate's second wine from younger parcels.

Vineyard Info
Château Beychevelle (Fourth Growth, Saint-Julien) produces the Grand Vin and the second label Amiral de Beychevelle; historic estate with modernised cellars, owned/managed within the Castel group (Suntory partnership).