Chateau Beychevelle Saint-Julien 2020 / 750 ml.

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JD95+95–97 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 5/23/2021
Based on 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, the Grand Vin 2020 Château Beychevelle is a stunner that does everything right, offering a monster bouquet of black and blue fruits as well as candied violets, incense, flowers, and toasty oak. A ripe, full-bodied, incredibly sexy wine in every sense, it has a great mid-palate, ripe, velvety tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. It’s one of the more up-front, exotic wines in the vintage and should be accessible with just short-term cellaring. (Jeb Dunnuck)
WE94+94–96 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 1/1/2021
Barrel Sample. The wine’s structure and serious tannins are, happily, balanced by the rich generosity of the fruit flavors. Together, the two elements of this very fine wine will allow it to develop with weight and concentration. (Roger Voss)
RP94+94–96 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 20th May 2021
Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Beychevelle offers up vibrant notes of black raspberries, fresh black cherries and cassis, plus hints of wild sage, chocolate mint, rose hip tea and fallen leaves, with an exotic hint of Indian spices. The medium to full-bodied palate offers layers of crunchy black fruits with a firm, grainy texture and just enough freshness, finishing long and perfumed. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
SP9494 pts. - Wine Spectator - Nov 30, 2022
Delivers vivid fruit, with an eye-catching beam of cassis, kirsch and plum sauce notes that flow through nicely, supported by a light brambly edge and a well-inlaid graphite spine. The finish is scored by violet and anise as the fruit lingers. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2037. (James Molesworth)
JS9494 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Wednesday, January 4, 2023
A very polished and refined 2020 with a medium body, integrated tannins and a pretty texture. Nice currant, light chocolate and cedar undertones. Fresh finish. Drink after 2026.

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Primary Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon | All Grapes: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

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JD95+ 95–97 pts. / Jeb Dunnuck (5/23/2021)

Based on 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, the Grand Vin 2020 Château Beychevelle is a stunner that does everything right, offering a monster bouquet of black and blue fruits as well as candied violets, incense, flowers, and toasty oak. A ripe, full-bodied, incredibly sexy wine in every sense, it has a great mid-palate, ripe, velvety tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. It’s one of the more up-front, exotic wines in the vintage and should be accessible with just short-term cellaring. (Jeb Dunnuck)

WE94+ 94–96 pts. / Wine Enthusiast (1/1/2021)

Barrel Sample. The wine’s structure and serious tannins are, happily, balanced by the rich generosity of the fruit flavors. Together, the two elements of this very fine wine will allow it to develop with weight and concentration. (Roger Voss)

RP94+ 94–96 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (20th May 2021)

Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Beychevelle offers up vibrant notes of black raspberries, fresh black cherries and cassis, plus hints of wild sage, chocolate mint, rose hip tea and fallen leaves, with an exotic hint of Indian spices. The medium to full-bodied palate offers layers of crunchy black fruits with a firm, grainy texture and just enough freshness, finishing long and perfumed. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)

SP94 94 pts. / Wine Spectator (Nov 30, 2022)

Delivers vivid fruit, with an eye-catching beam of cassis, kirsch and plum sauce notes that flow through nicely, supported by a light brambly edge and a well-inlaid graphite spine. The finish is scored by violet and anise as the fruit lingers. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2037. (James Molesworth)

JS94 94 pts. / JamesSuckling.com (Wednesday, January 4, 2023)

A very polished and refined 2020 with a medium body, integrated tannins and a pretty texture. Nice currant, light chocolate and cedar undertones. Fresh finish. Drink after 2026.

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Region / Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is known the world over for its exceptional wines, particularly red blends made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, among others. These Cabernets aren't typically the full-bodied Cabs you get from California, but rather medium-bodied wines that emanate elegance and sophistication.

You'll also find some refreshing Bordeaux whites and, of course, Bordeaux's famous dessert wine, Sauternes.

Country / France

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The French did not invent winemaking. They simply perfected it. For centuries, France has been producing wines that inspire poetry, awe, and wonder; wines that blur the lines between nature, craftsmanship, cuisine and art. These are the wines that inspired cultures around the globe to follow in France’s footsteps, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Semillon and more.

Yet as often as they are emulated, the magic of their terroirs can never be duplicated. You may taste Cabernet from around the world, but perhaps none as elegant and regal as Bordeaux. You may try Pinot Noir or Chardonnay from various climates, but none with the earth-bound soul and ethereal reach of Burgundy.

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SKU 99206
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Château Beychevelle Saint-Julien
Country France
Region Bordeaux
District Medoc
Product Location - Location-Appellation Saint-Julien
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 13.5%
Wine/Spirit Brand Château Beychevelle
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2020
Can it Be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Primary Grape Cabernet Sauvignon
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
Same Region, Same Vintage, Same Grape
RP9393 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 6th Apr 2023
A particularly successful effort, the 2020 La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion opens in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, burning embers and spices. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, it’s layered and integrated, with a fleshy core, powdery structuring tannins and good tension. (William Kelley)
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JS95+95–96 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Very pure character to this wine with crushed fruit and round tannins. It’s really transparent and delicate, yet bold at the same time. Super tannins. Vivid. Very primary and berry-like. May well turn out to be even better than this in bottle.
WE9595 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 1/1/2021
Barrel Sample. Rich black fruits shine through this densely structured wine. Held in suspension, the tannins will develop beautifully over the years. With its acidity and firm core, the wine has great aging potential. (Roger Voss)
SP9494 pts. - Wine Spectator - Nov 30, 2022
Sleek and refined, with a very fine-grained structure supporting a core of black currant and black cherry reduction notes along with hints of chalky minerality and sweet tobacco. The long finish has cut and energy, thanks to savory nuance. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. Best from 2026 through 2038. (James Molesworth)
JD93+93–95 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 5/23/2021
The top wine 2020 Château Clerc Milon checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Petit Verdot and Carmenère, and it’s another beauty, offering both richness and elegance. Ripe currants, cassis, damp earth, graphite, and crushed stone-like minerality define the bouquet, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a more focused, pure texture, plenty of expansive richness on the mid-palate, and ripe, building tannins. This beautifully layered, pure wine shows the style of the vintage nicely. (Jeb Dunnuck)
RP92+92–94 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 20th May 2021
The 2020 Clerc Milon—a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot with just a splash of Carmenere—has a deep garnet-purple color, opening with notes of tar, unsmoked cigars, bouquet garni and graphite, giving way to a core of ripe black and red currants, boysenberries and tree bark, plus a touch of black olives. The medium-bodied palate delivers fantastic tension and impressively ripe, fine-grained tannins to support the crunchy, energetic black fruit flavors, finishing with a lively herbal lift. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
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Chateau d'Agassac 2020 / 750 ml.

2020 / 750 ml.

Item #: 99212

WE9393 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 1/1/2021
Barrel Sample. Fresh and with great black currant flavors, the wine is juicy and perfumed. Its potential is excellent, the tannins under all this fruitiness pointing the way to some fine aging. (Roger Voss)
JS92+92–93 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, May 27, 2021
Lots of blackberry, walnut, wet-earth and fresh-mushroom aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and layered. Very flavorful. Excellent.
RP9090 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 31st Oct 2022
The just-bottled 2020 D’Agassac has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of sweet dark berries, cherries, loamy soil and spices. Medium-bodied, lively and nicely concentrated, with impressive depth and powdery structuring tannins that assert themselves on the finish, this is a strong effort. (William Kelley)
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RP9494 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 6th Apr 2023
The most underrated wine in the Lafite stable these days has put in another strong performance with the 2020 Duhart-Milon, as this somewhat cooler, later-ripening site is well adapted to warmer vintages. Unfurling to reveal aromas of cassis, plums, cigar wrapper, loamy soil and violets, it’s medium to full-bodied, broad and layered, with polished tannins, terrific depth at the core and a long, sapid finish. (William Kelley)
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JS9494 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, January 5, 2023
Dark fruits with spiced chocolate, licorice, black olives and wet earth. Full-bodied with a nice grip of ripe, juicy tannins and a velvety texture. Succulent and vivid yet firm and structured. Polished finish with notes of crushed stones. Try from 2025.
WE92+92–94 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 1/1/2021
Barrel Sample. This wine shows the structure that will stand it in good stead as it develops made from 60-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Its dark tannins march with the developing black currant fruits. The wine will certainly age well. (Roger Voss)
SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2022
Round, ripe and polished in feel, with an inviting core of warmed cassis and plum puree laced with light iron, red tea and sanguine notes. Packs judicious toast, which lets the fruit and savory notes play out nicely. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2034. 1,250 cases made, 300 cases imported. (James Molesworth)
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VN9696 pts. - Vinous - Mar 2021
An unabashedly flamboyant, exotic wine, the 2018 Beychevelle possesses tremendous richness and raciness right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, spice, menthol and espresso infuse this sumptuous Saint-Julien with striking aromatic and flavor complexity. Soft contours and silky tannins add to its irresistibly sensual personality. Time in the cellar should help the new oak assimilate, but readers should be prepared for a full-throttle, heady wine.
JD9696 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 3/11/2021
The flagship 2018 Château Beychevelle is a more serious, concentrated, focused wine that still has that classic Saint-Julien purity of fruit as well as a wealth of fruit. Gorgeous notes of crème de cassis, chocolate-covered blueberries, violets, spring flowers, tobacco leaf, and cedar notes all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with sweet tannins, moderate acidity, and a great, great finish. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, it’s one of the sexiest, most up-front and irresistible wines in the vintage. Don’t let that scare you, though; it’s going to drink beautifully for 2–3 decades. (Jeb Dunnuck)
RP9595 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 31st Mar 2021
Aged for around 18 months in barrel, 60% new and 40% second fill, the 2018 Beychevelle needs a fair bit of swirling to release classic notes of cassis, plum preserves and ripe blackberries, with emerging suggestions of unsmoked cigars, tilled soil and cedar chest, plus a waft of pencil lead. The medium to full-bodied palate is still very tightly wound, offering finely packed black fruit and earthy layers within a frame of firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. This will need a good 5–6 years to come around and then will drink beautifully over the next 20+ years.
SP9595 pts. - Wine Spectator - Mar 31, 2021
Violet and warm cassis aromas and flavors lead the way, melding with applewood, ganache, açaí and blueberry reduction notes along the way. Almost lush in the end, but there’s a buried tarry streak giving it just a bit of grippy texture for contrast. Serious juice. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2023 through 2038.
WE9494 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2021
There is attractive tension in this wine between the dry tannins and opulently ripe black fruits. That sets the wine on a course of long-term aging. Bold, dense fruits are matched by the dry core. The wine will take time. Drink from 2027.
JS9494 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, April 22, 2021
Currants and blackberries with crushed stone and fresh herbs. Some flower stem, too. It’s full-bodied, yet tight and linear with firm, driven tannins. This needs four or five years of bottle age to open and come together. Try after 2025.
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