2023 Château Beychevelle Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé

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Château Beychevelle 2023

Blend

• Cabernet Sauvignon : Bud break on April 1, flowering on May 25, véraison (first berries) on July 20, harvest from September 20 to October 6.
• Merlot : Bud break on March 25, flowering on May 20, opening on July 11, harvest from September 13 to September 25.

Harvest 2023

Spring started with a period of frost on April 5, which, thanks to our constant vigilance, had no impact on the Château Beychevelle vineyard. This was followed by warm, dry weather, which was favorable for an early harvest. A fairly wet summer, alternating with stormy periods, could have been favorable for the development of mildew. However, good plant health management and the efforts of our teams allowed us to counter this and maintain harvest quality. September was exceptionally warm and sunny, with a late heatwave and average temperatures 4 degrees above seasonal norms. This will be a crucial factor for this vintage.

From September 13th we had a generous harvest. This was the longest harvest in the history of Château Beychevelle, with 17 days of picking spread over 4 weeks. The very good health of the grapes allowed us to take breaks on rainy or hot days. Our emblematic grape varieties have reached excellent ripeness and are at their best.

Terroir

The strength of Château Beychevelle lies in its terroir, which consists of two deep, well-drained gravel hills, close to the Gironde estuary. This offers a unique microclimate, which provides protection against the climatic events of 2023.

Tasting notes of the Château Beychevelle 2023

Château Beychevelle 2023 has a generous texture on the palate, with an exceptional concentration of red and black fruits and hints of spice. The wine is once again distinguished by its finesse and elegance. It has a silky texture on the palate, with mild tannins and a velvety feel.

• Color : Deep and lush purple, announcing the great intensity of the wine.
• Nose : Black fruit aromas such as blackberry and black cherry, mixed with soft woody notes and light smoky scents. Floral notes of violets add an extra dimension.
• Mouth : The attack is lively and fresh, with a generous fruitiness in harmony with woody vanilla nuances. The texture is remarkably fine and caresses the palate with subtlety. The varietal character is expressed by assertive tannins that extend the aftertaste and provide strength, density and tension. A light sour note adds length to this harmonious balance.

Technical information

• Blend : 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot.
• New Barrels : 70% new oak.
• Alcohol content : 13.33% vol.
• pH : 3.67
• Tannins : 4.58 g/l
• Total Acids : 3.8 g H2SO4/l
• Anthocyanins : 750 mg/l

Vineyard and Vinification

Château Beychevelle has 250 hectares of land, of which approximately 90 hectares are planted with vines. The rest consists of grassland where Limousin cows graze and forests with poplars, ash and walnut trees. The vines are on average 30 years old and densely planted, with densities of 8,300 to 10,000 vines per hectare. They have developed significant root systems, which allow them to obtain nutrients from deep in the soil and can withstand sometimes difficult weather conditions, such as drought in summer. The vineyard is planted with the three traditional grape varieties of the Médoc: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.

Château Beychevelle has always carefully preserved its environment and terroir. This commitment is made concrete every day through our ISO 14001 certification and a sustainable agricultural approach. Our new modern winery, tailor-made for the vineyard, offers a parcel-by-plot vinification that allows each terroir to express its full complexity and depth. Innovation and tradition are combined in the winery, which is a perfect reflection of Château Beychevelle's "haute-couture" expertise.

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and when you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.