Summary

Château Beychevelle 2012, a prestigious estate in Saint-Julien, is a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. This wine, with an alcohol content of approximately 13%, showcases a rich and concentrated profile with prominent blackcurrant flavors complemented by a layered mouthfeel. The aging process of about 18 months in 50% new French oak adds depth and structure, while the gravelly vineyards contribute to its complexity. Despite the challenging vintage, this wine demonstrates elegance and power, offering a remarkable balance of richness and finesse, suitable for long-term aging.

Tasting Notes

WE95

This is a smooth, rich wine that's intensely concentrated and packed with great black-currant fruits. The wine has weight and a sense of structure to support the great fruitiness. Barrel Sample: 93-95 Points

WA92

The grand vin, the 2012 Beychevelle, is one of the stars of St.-Julien. Opaque purple, with beautiful crème de cassis notes, the wine has floral underpinnings, sweet tannin and a nice layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel. This is elegant and powerful, rich and intense, but light on its feet. This is a great Beychevelle and certainly seems to exceed the vintage’s character and expectations. Give it 4-6 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 25-30 years. Rating: 92+

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