{"product_id":"chateau-beychevelle-saint-julien-2023","title":"Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \u003cstrong\u003e Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Julien, Bordeaux \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e2023 \u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eRed \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChateau Beychevelle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChateau Beychevelle, due to its classic, stunning architecture of the chateau and beautiful gardens, is often referred to by its fans as the Bordeaux version of Versailles. However, the history of Beychevelle dates back much further than that. In its formative years, it was the property of the Foix Candale family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive label of a sailing boat, Beychevelle is a Bordeaux that is popular the world over. Always one of the most forward and \"user-friendly\" of the Saint Julien classed growths, this is a wine that is usually made to give relatively early drinking pleasure rather than to win academic blind tastings. We have noticed a significant step-up in quality in recent vintages. The percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon is low for the Northern Médoc and there is always a high percentage of Merlot in the final blend. From a vineyard that is 90 hectares in size. Always polished and supple, it is in huge demand in China where it is known as \"Dragon Boat Wine\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94-95\/100 Points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Pure fruit to this, with blueberries, hazelnuts, walnut and blackcurrants. Just like eating grapes at this stage. It has a full body, juicy tannins and a savoury finish. Remains vivid and energetic.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting_note rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 Points - Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Rich damson colour, great texture, some reductive flinty notes. A pretty serious wine, good quality, capsicum, black tea, cigar, liquorice, cassis. Seriously enjoyable.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93-94\/100 Points - William Kelley, Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Beychevelle has turned out especially well this year, exhibiting a more integrated, seductive style than recent vintages that were constructed in a punchier, more extracted register. Offering up aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of pen ink, violets and pencil shavings, it's medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with a deep core of fruit and a classy, suave profile that foregrounds the estate's prime vineyard holdings on the plateau around Ducru-Beaucaillou.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92-94\/100 Points - Neal Martin, vinous.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2023 Beychevelle was picked from September 13 through October 6 over 17 days of harvest, partly because of the size of the crop and not having to rush. It has the highest proportion of Merlot under winemaker Philippe Blanc (35%), and it matured in 70% new oak. This has a notably floral and tightly-knit bouquet, leaning a little more toward blue fruit than other Saint-Julien wines tasted from barrel. The oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannins that impart a sense of linearity. Very saline, this is a saliva-inducing Beychevelle, lightly spiced with a structured, almost Pauillac-like finish. Excellent.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Beychevelle","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":58489719357771,"sku":"WOLRE13417S","price":690.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":58489719390539,"sku":"WOLRE13418S","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":58489719423307,"sku":"WOLRE13419S","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/Beychevelle_Wood.jpg?v=1789571009","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/chateau-beychevelle-saint-julien-2023","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}