Beychevelle St Julien 4eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Beychevelle
Label Name:
 
St Julien 4eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Merlot 45%, Petit Verdot 4%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Jeb Dunnuck 97; Vinous (Neal Martin) ~93; The Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93–94; Jane Anson ~94. Classified 4ème Cru Classé (1855)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and blueberry with violet florals, graphite, tobacco and dark chocolate. Polished yet firm tannins, saline minerality and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast rack of lamb, beef tournedos, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Gouda or Comté; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef (red-cooked) with umami-rich sauces.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18 months in French oak (c.70% new); blended and bottled at the château.

Vineyard Info
Château Beychevelle (4th Growth, 1855) is a 90ha Saint-Julien estate. Owned in partnership with Suntory and Pierre Castel (since 2011); managed by Aymar de Baillenx with long-standing technical team.