Aspirant Beychevelle St Julien 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Aspirant Beychevelle
Label Name:
 
St Julien
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 65%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~4. 1/5 (various vintages). No prominent global critic score located specifically for 2021; earlier vintages (e. g. , 2019) received up to ~92 points (James Suckling)

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry, cassis) with violet and spice notes, subtle cedar/toasted oak, silky mid‑palate, soft polished tannins and a fresh, smooth finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb chops, duck breast, mature cheeses, steak frites. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑marinated beef, Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from young vines, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats; short élevage in French oak and bottled at the château for early accessibility.

Vineyard Info
Château Beychevelle (1855 4th Growth) in Saint-Julien; Aspirant de Beychevelle launched circa 2016 as a restaurant/by‑the‑glass cuvée produced from the estate's younger vines.