Producer | Amiral De Beychevelle |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Subregion | St. Julien |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 67460 |
Size | 750ml |
A rock star of a second wine already offering pleasure, the 2018 Amiral De Beychevelle checks in as 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc that comes from the younger vines of the estate and slightly more sandy soils. This makes for a more upfront, fruit-driven wine that reveals a deep purple hue as well as sumptuous array of blueberries, black cherries, lead pencil shavings, tobacco, and spring flowers. It's classic Bordeaux on the nose, yet has a wonderful sweetness of fruit, ripe, polished tannins, no hard edges and just a balanced, seamless style that's ideal for enjoying over the coming 10-15 years.
Jeb Dunnuck / 93 points