Château Beychevelle 2017 – Saint-Julien Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, elegant and slightly tight and offers concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry associated with small touches of cornflower/lilac, liquorice stick as well as discreet touches of sweet spices, cardamom, Sichuan pepper and violet. The palate is fresh, juicy, well-balanced, precise, harmonious and offers suavity, a small dynamism, deepness, tension, a beautiful acid frame, a small concentration, finesse, fleshiness, freshness, a beautiful grain, a good structure as well as delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy cassis, juicy boysenberry and fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with fine touches of caramelized oak, fresh almond as well as hint of liquorice, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of cardamom. Tannins are fine and very slightly firm. gourmandize on the finish. Good length and good persistence.